Launch Program Manager

MicroVision is seeking an experienced Launch Program Manager to lead the successful introduction of new products into manufacturing. This highly cross-functional role will drive all launch activities from design release through production ramp-up, ensuring manufacturing, supply chain, quality, engineering, and operations teams are aligned and prepared to achieve program objectives. The Launch Program Manager will own launch execution, manage program timing, mitigate risks, and drive readiness across the organization to ensure products are launched on schedule, within budget, and meeting quality and performance requirements. This individual will serve as the operational leader for New Product Introduction (NPI) and production launch activities. Key Responsibilities New Product Introduction & Launch Execution Lead end-to-end launch activities for new products from development through production ramp-upDevelop and maintain integrated launch plans, program timing schedules, and critical path milestonesDrive cross-functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics teamsCoordinate product industrialization activities to ensure manufacturing readiness prior to launchManage launch deliverables, dependencies, and timelines to achieve program objectives Manufacturing Readiness Drive manufacturing readiness reviews and ensure production processes, equipment, tooling, documentation, and staffing plans are in place to support launchPartner with Operations and Engineering teams to support production trials, pilot builds, validation builds, and production ramp activitiesEnsure process readiness through APQP activities, PFMEA development, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and work instructionsSupport implementation and execution of Safe Launch plans and containment strategies Supply Chain & Supplier Readiness Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams to ensure supplier readiness and material availability for launchMonitor supplier deliverables, qualification activities, capacity planning, and production readinessDrive issue resolution and escalation with internal teams and suppliers to minimize program risk Risk Management & Program Governance Lead recurring launch meetings, gate reviews, and executive status updatesProactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting program timing, quality, cost, or production readinessEscalate critical issues and develop recovery plans to maintain launch objectivesTrack and communicate launch status, key decisions, and action items to stakeholders and leadership Metrics & Continuous Improvement Track and report launch KPIs including:Program timing and milestone adherenceProduct quality and defect metricsProduction readinessCost performanceSupplier performanceLaunch issue closure rates Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to strengthen future product launch processes Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related technical discipline5+ years of experience leading new product launches, NPI programs, manufacturing program management, or production launch activitiesExperience managing cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environmentProven success launching products from development through production rampStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and quality systemsExperience developing and managing project schedules, risks, budgets, and deliverablesStrong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in automotive, electronics, aerospace, industrial equipment, LiDAR, or advanced manufacturing industriesAPQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Production Part Approval Process experiencePMP, PgMP, or equivalent Program Management certificationExperience with New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Product Development (NPD) frameworksKnowledge of AIAG Core Tools and launch readiness methodologiesExperience supporting high-volume production launches and manufacturing scale-up activities