New Product Launch Manager

1.Defines operations project targets (financial, scheduling and scope) = quality triangle            2.Selects operations team members in conjunction with the line management                 
3.Establishes an adequate project base (meetings and cadence, information/ knowledge exchange, documentation, archiving).                 
4.Helps build up a supportive culture of cooperation and teamwork within the project                5.Tailors optional activities according to the projects needs and ensure compliance to the processes.               
6.Develops and maintains the Operations Plan in accordance with the valid processes (phases, deliverables, gates, etc.)  life of project. Achieving the agreed operations objectives.                 
7.Perform Risk Management activities, control and steer the implementation of risk items with line and project management
8.Defines the Manufacturing process fitting the product and oversees the creation of the work packages
 

Customer, BU and Operations Organization:
- Knows existing processes and rules and internal escalation and decision-making structures
- Knows the methods, tools and contact persons for managing the project in operations
- Knows existing processes and requirements from the customer

Operations Project Controlling and Reporting     
- Problem Resolution Management and Escalate Management
- Leading of people (Operations Team members)
- Risk assessment

Technical Knowledge 
- Production technology, processes and test/inspection steps knowledge (SMT, THT, ICT, FA), including database - OEE, PDI, PDB
- Basic technical product knowledge (HW, SW, Mechanical Design, functionality) 
- SAP Systems (change management, build readiness, logistics readiness - components and customer)

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. 
The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.