Director of Launch

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · Chicago, IL +5 · Central Operations

This role is for a Director of Launch responsible for the end-to-end project management and successful deployment of commercial launches across various verticals. The role involves leading teams, partnering with cross-functional departments, and ensuring launches align with commercial, operational, and client success goals. It requires extensive experience in project management, team leadership, and driving operational excellence in high-growth environments.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the end-to-end execution of all Commercial launches, ensuring readiness across all workstreams from contract through post-launch stabilization
  2. Align launch execution with commercial goals, including revenue ramp, pricing activation, compliance, and consumer adoption
  3. Manage, mentor, and develop Launch Managers and Associates by establishing clear accountability and performance expectations
  4. Maintain full visibility into in-flight and upcoming launches to proactively identify risks and remove blockers
  5. Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients and internal stakeholders during high-priority or complex launches

Skills

Required

  • End-to-end project management
  • Commercial launch deployment
  • Team leadership and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Client relationship management
  • Process architecture and scaling
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Operational excellence
  • Customer experience focus

Nice to have

  • Experience in healthcare, residential, or stadium verticals

What the JD emphasized

  • extensive experience in end-to-end project management and deployment within a commercial or operations environment
  • proven track record of managing and developing direct reports
  • Execute complex launches across multiple verticals such as healthcare, residential, and stadium environments
  • Communicate effectively as a senior point of contact for high-priority clients and internal stakeholders
  • Analyze data to deliver reporting on revenue performance and portfolio health
  • Architect scalable processes that translate strategy into execution
  • Drive results aligned with revenue capture and consumer adoption goals
  • Navigate high-growth environments with a focus on operational excellence and customer experience