Launch Readiness Manager

Philips • Cambridge, MA

7d • $101,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Launch Readiness Manager, you will work as part of our global team to ensure service readiness for new launches. You will act as the primary project leader responsible for driving the planning, coordination, and execution of first of kind early‑adopter initiatives that activate new products, services, and features for our customers. You will ensure each launch is executed effectively by aligning stakeholders, managing risks, and strengthening processes. Partnering closely with business and regional teams, you will oversee structured project execution and accelerate issue resolution for new product introductions.
Your role:
Process and program development for first‑mover activation and support. Coordinate and support cross‑functional teams implementing new products, features, and capabilities across global markets.
Capture feedback from installations, training, and project activities to drive continuous process improvements. Update best practices to strengthen future first of kind execution.
Align and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure unified and effective launch execution. Oversee resource allocation to make sure all teams are prepared for impactful launches.
Partner with our Böblingen‑located launch manager and regional teams to support readiness efforts leveraging your co-location within the region. Ensure coordinated planning and smooth execution across regional stakeholders.

Requirements

• You bring 2+ years of hands‑on experience in project management, implementation, service delivery, or service operations, with a proven ability to drive structured execution.
• You excel in stakeholder management, communicating clearly, facilitating alignment, and guiding cross‑functional teams toward shared outcomes.
• You operate with a customer‑centric mindset, consistently anticipating needs and ensuring solutions deliver meaningful impact.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering or related field or 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
• For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Process and program development for first‑mover activation and support.
• Coordinate and support cross‑functional teams implementing new products, features, and capabilities across global markets.
• Capture feedback from installations, training, and project activities to drive continuous process improvements.
• Update best practices to strengthen future first of kind execution.
• Align and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure unified and effective launch execution.
• Oversee resource allocation to make sure all teams are prepared for impactful launches.
• Partner with our Böblingen‑located launch manager and regional teams to support readiness efforts leveraging your co-location within the region.
• Ensure coordinated planning and smooth execution across regional stakeholders.

Benefits

• comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program
• generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• stock purchase plan
• education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level