About the Role
The Sr. Launch Manager is a critical, hands-on role responsible for the successful execution of all new hardware installations, new building launches, and decommissioning projects across our network. You will serve as the primary project owner, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure seamless operational readiness and minimal business disruption. This position requires a strong blend of technical acumen, project management discipline, and stakeholder communication expertise.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 Global Value Stream 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Familiarity with automated material handling systems (MHS), conveyor systems, and/or network infrastructure is highly desirable.
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $116,130—$126,130 CAD
Benefits
- Box Discount - 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
- Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
- RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
- Vacation & PTO - Generous vacation and PTO
- Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program
- Growth & Development - Development opportunities and L&D fund
- Work Hard & Have Fun - Team socials and company days
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES
About the Company
- HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently.
