Certified Applicator Program and Secure Launch Process Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Certified Applicator Program to certify and maintain a network of qualified applicators in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver training materials, certification criteria, and assessment processes for applicators.
• Monitor and evaluate applicator performance and compliance, providing ongoing support and corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the secure launch process for new products or services, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with the project teams to establish and maintain launch timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to guarantee smooth and secure product introductions.
• Collaborate with regulatory, quality, product management, and commercial teams to align launch activities with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Manage documentation and reporting related to applicator certification and product launch activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the Certified Applicator Program and secure launch processes.
• Continuously improve program effectiveness through feedback, audits, and industry best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members involved in the applicator programs and secure launch activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, ora related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience inprogrammanagement, product launch, quality assurance, or related roles.
• Experience managing certification or training programs, preferably in a technical or regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of product launch processes, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience inhigh performance coatings: technology, manufacturing, application.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards relevant to theapplicatorprogram and product launches preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvementcertifications, AMPPCIPcertification.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.