Senior Manager, Launch, Global Value Stream (US)

HelloFresh; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 136,710 - 158,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K company match

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Health/dental/vision coverage

HelloFresh subscription discount

Snacks, coffee & catered meals

Employee Resource Groups

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

HelloFresh in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager, Launch for the Global Value Stream. You will own complex facility launches, coordinate with Operations, Tech, Real Estate, HR and Procurement, and manage timelines, budgets and risks to ensure seamless readiness across our network.

The role requires 5+ years in high-stakes project management, travel up to 50-75%, and a strong track record with large-scale launches and capital projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-stakes project management experience.
• Experience managing facility launches, capital expenditure projects, or complex hardware/system implementations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for new facility launches and decommissioning activities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to meet launch deadlines.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks with leadership escalation.
• Oversee installation/commissioning of material handling equipment and IT infrastructure.
• Establish Go/No-Go criteria and readiness reviews before handover.
• Document launch processes and synthesize lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Tools

MHS familiarity

IT infrastructure

Job description

Senior Manager, Launch, Global Value Stream (US)

About the role: What's in the Box

The Senior 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.

What you’ll do: The Recipe

• 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 organization.
• 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.

What you’ll bring: The Ingredients

• 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.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. There are many ways of developing skills, and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

What we offer: The Toppings

• Competitive salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks)
• Generous PTO policy
• Day one benefit coverage for health/dental/vision ($0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans)
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh, as well as other product initiatives
• Snacks, coffee & catered meals
• Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company

It is the policy of HelloFresh not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

Texas Pay Range

$119,700—$137,700 USD

Newark, NJ Pay Range

$136,710—$158,100 USD

Illinois Pay Range

$127,890—$147,900 USD