[Hiring] Launch Manager @Appfire

Role Description

The Launch Manager supports the cross-functional orchestration of product launches across Appfire’s portfolio, partnering with various teams to help ensure successful go-to-market execution.

Working within Appfire’s Launch Execution Framework, the Launch Manager drives cross-functional alignment and organizational readiness throughout the launch lifecycle, helping teams navigate dependencies, surface risks and gaps early, facilitate key decisions, and maintain momentum toward launch.

The Launch Manager orchestrates the launch process while participating functions retain ownership of their respective deliverables.

What you’ll do:

• Orchestrate cross-functional product launches from launch intake through General Availability (GA) and post-launch review.
• Apply Appfire’s Launch Execution Framework, including standardized processes, templates, governance, and best practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional Launch Team meetings, readiness reviews, and key decision points.
• Identify and surface launch risks, dependencies, blockers, and readiness gaps early.
• Provide clear visibility into overall launch health, including progress against milestones and areas requiring leadership attention.
• Partner with various functions to navigate competing priorities and maintain launch momentum.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent launches and complex workstreams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Appfire’s launch processes, templates, automation, and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Launch Management, Program Management, Product Operations, Product Marketing, Go-to-Market, or a related cross-functional role within a SaaS or technology company.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams, stakeholders, dependencies, and priorities.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple launches or complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience working effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate without direct authority, build alignment, and drive accountability across functional teams.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, navigate ambiguity, resolve dependencies, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Experience supporting software or technology product launches and coordinating activities across the product and go-to-market lifecycle.
• Experience working with cross-functional processes, frameworks, or tools to improve operational visibility, consistency, and execution.

Benefits

• Equity: Every Appfire team member is eligible for company equity.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • 25 days of annual leave per calendar year (January–December).
  • Up to 10 unused vacation days may be carried over to the following year.
  • Reduced summer hours to support better work-life balance.
  • Flexible bank holidays, allowing employees to exchange one public holiday for another.
  • This role is fully remote within Spain, with the option to work from our Bilbao office whenever preferred.
• Learning & Development: Grow with Appfire University — our custom, on-demand learning platform.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Private health insurance through IMQ or Adeslas, fully covered by Appfire for enrolled employees.
  • €400 gross annual sport allowance for wellness-related expenses.
• Work-from-Home Support: Appfire provides €50 per month to help cover home office and remote work expenses.
• Community & Volunteering: Employees receive 3 fully paid volunteering days each year.
• Market recognition: Appfire has been recognized for company growth, culture, and product excellence.