The Certified Applicator Program and Secure Launch Process Manager is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and management of the Certified Applicator Programs to ensure high standards of application quality and compliance. This role also leads the secure launch process for new products or services ensuring all regulatory quality and operational requirements are met prior to market introduction. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally with product development quality assurance regulatory affairs sales and training teams to drive program success and secure product launches.
Responsibilities:
- Develop implement and manage the Certified Applicator Program to certify and maintain a network of qualified applicators in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design and deliver training materials certification criteria and assessment processes for applicators.
- Monitor and evaluate applicator performance and compliance providing ongoing support and corrective actions as needed.
- Lead the secure launch process for new products or services coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with the project teams to establish and maintain launch timelines risk assessments and mitigation plans to guarantee smooth and secure product introductions.
- Collaborate with regulatory quality product management and commercial teams to align launch activities with business objectives and compliance standards.
- Manage documentation and reporting related to applicator certification and product launch activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the Certified Applicator Program and secure launch processes.
- Continuously improve program effectiveness through feedback audits and industry best practices.
- Lead mentor and develop team members involved in the applicator programs and secure launch activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business ora relatedfield; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience inprogrammanagement product launch quality assurance or related roles.
- Experience managing certification or training programs preferably in a technical or regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of product launch processes regulatory compliance and quality management systems.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel asrequired.
- Experience inhigh performance coatings: technology manufacturing application
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards relevant to theapplicatorprogram and product launches preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma or other process improvementcertifications AMPPCIPcertification
- U.S. Citizens Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Required Experience:
Manager
The Certified Applicator Program and Secure Launch Process Manager is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and management of the Certified Applicator Programs to ensure high standards of application quality and compliance. This role also leads the secure launch process for new p...
The Certified Applicator Program and Secure Launch Process Manager is responsible for overseeing the development implementation and management of the Certified Applicator Programs to ensure high standards of application quality and compliance. This role also leads the secure launch process for new products or services ensuring all regulatory quality and operational requirements are met prior to market introduction. The manager will collaborate cross-functionally with product development quality assurance regulatory affairs sales and training teams to drive program success and secure product launches.
Responsibilities:
- Develop implement and manage the Certified Applicator Program to certify and maintain a network of qualified applicators in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Design and deliver training materials certification criteria and assessment processes for applicators.
- Monitor and evaluate applicator performance and compliance providing ongoing support and corrective actions as needed.
- Lead the secure launch process for new products or services coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with the project teams to establish and maintain launch timelines risk assessments and mitigation plans to guarantee smooth and secure product introductions.
- Collaborate with regulatory quality product management and commercial teams to align launch activities with business objectives and compliance standards.
- Manage documentation and reporting related to applicator certification and product launch activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the Certified Applicator Program and secure launch processes.
- Continuously improve program effectiveness through feedback audits and industry best practices.
- Lead mentor and develop team members involved in the applicator programs and secure launch activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business ora relatedfield; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience inprogrammanagement product launch quality assurance or related roles.
- Experience managing certification or training programs preferably in a technical or regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of product launch processes regulatory compliance and quality management systems.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel asrequired.
- Experience inhigh performance coatings: technology manufacturing application
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards relevant to theapplicatorprogram and product launches preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma or other process improvementcertifications AMPPCIPcertification
- U.S. Citizens Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
#Ll
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Required Experience:
Manager
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