General Motors

Accessories Assistant Launch and LPO Readiness Manager

General Motors • $80K — $95K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects or product launches.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven ability to manage schedules, milestones, and issue resolution.
  • Strong organizational and execution skills in project management.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accessory launch readiness activities from pre-release through launch.
  • Facilitate launch reviews and monitor program health to aid product launches.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to align and execute launch plans.
  • Drive dealer and Limited Production Option (LPO) readiness activities.
  • Develop and maintain metrics and reporting materials for launch readiness.
  • Present launch status, risks, and plans to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Coordinate launch communications and product information with partners.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence three times a week.
  • No relocation benefits provided, costs are the candidate's responsibility.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

The Accessories Assistant Launch & LPO Readiness Manager is responsible for leading accessory launch readiness activities for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring successful execution from pre-release through launch and ready-for-sale milestones. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive program readiness, identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of key launch objectives.

The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Sales, and Distribution teams to support flawless program launches and enhance the customer and dealer experience. This position requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across a complex organization.

What You'll Do

  • Lead launch readiness activities for assigned accessory programs from pre-release through launch, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved on time.
  • Facilitate launch readiness reviews, monitor program health, identify risks, and drive issue resolution to support successful product launches.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Distribution to ensure alignment and execution of launch plans.
  • Drive dealer and Limited Production Option (LPO) readiness activities, ensuring products are launch-ready and available through dealer ordering systems.
  • Participate in Accessory Product Execution Team (APET) meetings and other program governance forums to provide launch readiness updates and recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain launch readiness metrics, dashboards, timelines, and reporting materials to communicate program status and support decision-making.
  • Present readiness status, risks, mitigation plans, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • Coordinate launch communications and product information with Accessory Distributor Installer (ADI) partners to support successful market introduction.
  • Utilize launch and product management systems to monitor part readiness, track deliverables, and ensure launch requirements are met.
  • Support initial order quantity planning and product availability discussions with distribution and supply chain partners.
  • Partner with Marketing teams to ensure launch assets, product content, and imagery are available to support successful product introductions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)  

  • 5+ Years of experience leading cross-functional projects, product launches, or business initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority.
  • Experience preparing and delivering presentations to leadership audiences.
  • Proficiency with Google Workplace and project tracking or reporting systems.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)  

  • Experience in automotive, accessories, product development, launch readiness, supply chain, manufacturing, or dealer operations.
  • Program or project management and product launch experience.
  • Familiarity with vehicle accessories, dealer ordering processes, and distribution networks.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking, and execution focus.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Learning-agile, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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