Product Launch Job Description
Product launch
provides input to launch plan & timing development to ensure success for the project that meets market requirements.
Product Launch Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Update product availability comments in SAP Fusion system for the first 3 consecutive months of successful production
Establish clear communication and escalation processes
Establish and run stakeholder teams for key product launches
Manage the delivery of Supply Chain (SC) implementations in support of new products or programs
Evaluate project timelines and provide feedback to the Division/s in terms of feasibility
Manage deployment of production plans through engagement with cross-functional teams
Interface with all operations required to ensure end-to-end delivery of Supply Chain functionality
Manage inventories for products manufactured by the NLR plant and subcontractors in an efficient manner while maximizing customer service and minimizing production downtime
Deliver content to annual portfolio planning activity to ensure that expected launches/new capabilities are delivered
Any other duties as deemed necessary for continuous flow of operations
Product Launch Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Product Launch
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, PMP, PMI, MBA, TKA, THA, PKA, CPM, NAPM, CIPM
Education for Product Launch
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the product launch job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, MBA, Technical, Education, Science, Management, Project Management, Business/Administration
Skills for Product Launch
Desired skills for product launch include:
SAP
Control Plan
FMEA
Project management highly appreciated
German
8D Method
Creo 4.0
Kepner-Tregoe
Luxury car market
Practices
Desired experience for product launch includes:
Track the delivery of materials in support of new products or programs
Provide solutions to bottlenecks impeding launch implementation
Manage deployment of production plans for launches and promos through engagement with cross-functional teams
Interface with Supply Chain Managers on component supply availabilities
Communication with UPs via monthly meeting on new launches needs and capabilities upon issuance of completed package profile
Manage Launch Availabilities with MSL
Product Launch Examples
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Product Launch Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of product launch. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for product launch
- Amendments to existing SKU's
- Analyze Business Cases
- Assist with managing business metrics
- Collaborate with the Technology Team to track launch timelines
- Draft Weekly Project Portfolio Management reporting for leaders in Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Sales
- Help with the day-to-day management and submission of new approval requests in SharePoint
- Create and manage surveys for continual improvement of Product Lifecycle training and tools
- Compile concise and organized meeting minutes and action items
- Coordination of training events such as Lunch & Learns create and manage a community calendar of events
- Define the approach for go to market strategy that can be repeatable for each release, including scope of releases, geographic coverage, throttle and analytics plan
Qualifications for product launch
- Advanced knowledge of payment systems and processes
- Working knowledge of MS Office, with a strong focus on Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel
- Database management/process experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in consumer marketing for an advertising agency or client or equivalent business experience and/or education
- Proficiency at Microsoft Programs – PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project and Word
- Budget reporting and management experience preferred
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of product launch. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for product launch
- Manage all A/B testing and pilots in region working with a cross functional team from Product, Design, Solutions Delivery, Market Development and Marketing
- Assume overall responsibility for the ownership and execution of launch plans in partnership with cross functional teams including legal, Global Information Security, Technology, Risk, product and technology teams
- Demonstrate leadership qualities, flexibility and adaptability and an affinity to a fast paced work environment
- Provide team with expertise, direction, motivation, and encouragement
- Lead by example, embrace teamwork, and promote a culture of openness and flexibility.
- Develop long term strategic road map for Alexa-enabled Demo program with tech and business consensus
- Identifying high-value marketing and user experience opportunities, and quantifying those opportunities
- Drive executive alignment, identifying stakeholders and driving business priorities
- Developing and maintaining critical relationships across the organization
- Creating business requirements documentation, reporting, and business updates for senior leadership
Qualifications for product launch
- A Bachelor's Degree Minimum 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in product management and / or product development and / or program management
- 5+ years of experience with online/ecommerce, payment processing, and/or financial systems
- Prior experience in product launch management is desirable but not mandatory
- A customer centric approach and a passion for products is a must with the ability to manage and influence a cross functional team is a must
- Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically according to a well-defined plan
- Exceptional leadership, management, communication and collaboration skills
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Our growing company is hiring for a product launch. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for product launch
- Translating product vision into specific customer requirements and tactical roadmaps
- Defining metrics for success based on customer interaction and business goals
- Cross-trained in other department roles
- Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to work through complex situations
- Provide client support, respond to client inquiries, and facilitate connections with appropriate company resources to quickly resolve early-identified problems
- Track time involvement with each client contact in our activity tracking software, ensure timely tracking of project status in our project management software
- Work closely with CPD Product PLM team to ensure order codes always reflect updated offer assortment
- Program manages multiple Product launch projects, ensuring Consumer/Mass Business (CMB) cross-functional readiness, issues resolution, risk awareness, cross-functional alignment and timely launch
- Hosting commercial reviews with the Product Line Managers (PLMs)
- Maintaining/distributing a launch calendar for major projects
Qualifications for product launch
- Degree in a Scientific / Engineering/ Financial field
- Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical and Biologics manufacturing and cGMP processes, new product introduction, and controlled substance requirements
- Be both quantitative and qualitative
- Ideally you have had experience in a high tech / software engineering setting, and can quickly get up to speed on the distinctive nature of our system architecture, algorithms, and overall approach to intelligent automation and personalization
- Demonstrate tenacity, resilience, and leadership experience that enables you organize and lead projects, overcome challenges, and propose solutions
- Arrive earnest, mature, and ego-free
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Our growing company is looking for a product launch. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for product launch
- Ensuring team executes on launch plans
- Schedules internal and external launch events in target geo-markets
- Manages a continuing process of optimizing product lines
- Managing and leading cross-functional teams, providing strategic and tactical expertise, to ensure a successful launch of new products
- Serving as the strategic owner of the scope, schedule, and budget for multiple project teams
- Driving adherence to high quality project management standards across all assigned project teams, and ensures the constant flow of meaningful project and roadmap communication to project team participants, business stakeholders, and management
- Mitigating risks across suites and ensure removal of barriers to a successful release
- Developing, maintaining and enforcing a comprehensive, cross functional launch plan for all new product launches, including post-mortem reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Responsible for the successful market launch and introduction target achievement of the products/solutions in scope
- You will have multiple interfaces both locally and internationally functionally and cross-functionally
Qualifications for product launch
- You will oversee a high volume portfolio of projects and high profile show launches at a time when we are growing globally and rapidly expanding original content efforts
- Superb communication skills - You should be able to cultivate strong working relationships, communicate effectively, write meticulously, and give outstanding presentations
- Entertainment experience working with media, television, or film creators is important
- You will own high-profile launches on the product, and must be able to influence those around you and drive business decisions using metrics
- Please have proven experience bringing projects and/or digital products from concept to completion, doing everything possible to ensure their success
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within the SEA organization and within customer organizations
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of product launch. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for product launch
- Set deadlines to deliver materials for timely and consistent global execution
- Maintain a master project list and schedule
- Facilitate and manage cross functional project status checks once scope and deliverables have been defined by program leads
- Responsible for creation and management of workflow and production of multiple projects simultaneously
- Drive functional accountabilities and on time delivery of all projects
- Provide process and standardized tools to drive consistency and improve effectiveness
- Ensure there is a defined strategic plan for each program linked to the company ambition, and that there is a specific 12 month and 5 year plan
- Key expectations of oversight include tracking the execution, budget, and tracking other key measures including a risk register for each program
- Build key linkages within each program to real time competitive updates, payer insights, and physician/ patient market development
- Develop a process for portfolio prioritization and optimization as we expect a growing research and clinical stage portfolio
Qualifications for product launch
- Shipped new products and led the definition and implementation of a roadmap for a consumer facing product, service or online/offline retail experience
- Passion for understanding customers and their behavior, particularly with regard to the in-store experience
- 4+ years of successful product or e-commerce team management experience
- 5+ years of software and/or manufacturing program management
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, content development, business development, marketing)
- Experience in audio engineering or with multimedia technology