Senior Manager, Launch, Global Value Stream (US)

Senior Manager, Launch, Global Value Stream (US) About the Role: What's in the Box The Senior Manager, Launch is a critical, hands-on leadership role responsible for the successful execution of new facility construction, building launches, major hardware installations, expansions, and decommissioning projects across our North American network. This is a physical operations and construction-focused role — not a software engineering position. You will lead complex site-based projects from planning and construction through operational readiness and handover, ensuring facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and teams are ready to operate safely and efficiently on Day 1. You will serve as the key launch leader, coordinating internal teams, contractors, vendors, engineers, facilities partners, and operational stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to HelloFresh standards. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in construction project management, facility launches, industrial environments, warehouse/distribution center builds, equipment installation, or large-scale capital projects, combined with the leadership skills to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end facility launches across North America, including new construction, expansions, major renovations, equipment installations, and facility decommissioning. Own the physical launch plan and project timeline, from initial planning and site readiness through construction, installation, commissioning, operational readiness, and final handover. Partner closely with Construction, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Manage relationships with general contractors, construction partners, equipment vendors, consultants, and other external partners. Coordinate the installation and commissioning of material handling equipment, production equipment, automation, refrigeration, utilities, racking, conveyor systems, and other facility infrastructure as applicable. Establish and manage project milestones, critical paths, dependencies, risks, budgets, and contingency plans. Conduct regular site visits and construction/launch meetings to monitor progress, identify risks, and drive resolution of issues. Ensure facilities meet required safety, food safety, quality, regulatory, operational, and company standards prior to opening. Develop and execute operational readiness plans, ensuring equipment, processes, staffing, training, documentation, and facility infrastructure are ready for Day 1. Lead cross-functional launch meetings and provide clear, data-driven updates to senior leadership. Identify potential launch risks early and develop mitigation strategies to protect timeline, budget, safety, and operational performance. Drive post-launch stabilization, ensuring issues are resolved and ownership is successfully transitioned to the Operations and Facilities teams. Develop and continuously improve standardized launch processes, playbooks, tools, and best practices that can be replicated across future sites. Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining a relentless focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and operational readiness. What You’ll Bring 8+ years of experience in construction project management, facility development, industrial operations, engineering, capital projects, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale facility construction, warehouse/distribution center launches, manufacturing facility launches, or complex equipment installation projects. Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, contractor management, site readiness, commissioning, and operational handover. Experience managing general contractors, vendors, consultants, and multiple external partners. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functi…