[US HQ] Associate Director, North America Launch

• Serve as the primary point of contact from the Global Value Stream organization for all new facility launches for expansions major hardware deployments and site decommissioning activities in the United States and Canada.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope definition detailed work breakdown structures schedules resource allocation and budget management.
• Coordinate and drive alignment across internal teams (Operations Tech Real Estate HR Procurement) and external vendors (contractors suppliers) to meet launch deadlines.
• Identify track and mitigate project risks and dependencies escalating critical issues to leadership with proposed solutions.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of material handling equipment IT infrastructure and other operational systems in new and existing sites for the OpEX team.
• Establish Go/No-Go criteria and lead comprehensive readiness reviews before handing over launched assets to the Operations team.
• Document and standardize launch processes creating post-mortem reports and implementing lessons learned to continuously improve future project execution.
• Lead a group of executives throughout North America who are each responsible for regional leadership of launch and launch related projects.

• Proven experience (5 years) in high-stakes project management preferably within logistics e-commerce or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale facility launches capital expenditure projects or complex hardware/system implementations.
• Exceptional organizational problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to travel frequently (up to 50-75%) to sites during critical project phases including internationally.
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems (MHS) conveyor systems and/or network infrastructure is highly desirable

Youll get

• Competitive hourly rate 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh Green Chef Everyplate and Factor)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees including those pertaining to BIPOC women veterans parents and LGBTQ
• Inclusive collaborative and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However the Company reserves the right to adjust modify or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs operational requirements or other factors.

Our company is committed to fair hiring practices and complies with all applicable laws including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). In accordance with JAFA we will not request your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your initial application for employment.