DESCRIPTION

The Senior Materials Program Manager (MPM) is responsible for the management and delivery of the product financial health for highly integrated consumer product. This person has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote operations, engineering and other cross-functional teams driving development, implementation and management of the product budget and ensuring diversified continuity of supply. This person is the business voice responsible for capturing, documenting and communicating financial exposures and outlay as it relates to their product. They are involved from product concept through its mass production to ensure the achievement of all financial targets. They will support regular business and executive reviews outlining performance and status.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets at a commodity level for your project.
• Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track.
• Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to your product fully loaded cost targets.
• Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period.
• Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance.
• Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals.
• Host executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product cost.
• Finalize the optimum supply chain and sourcing plan for your product and drive the cross-functional team to ensure its implementation.

A day in the life
A day in the life of a MPM is different every day depending on the stage of the Program Development Cycle but one thing is certain, at any stage the MPM will be looking to solve problems or developing new ways to do things better. At concept stage the MPM is collaborating with the product manager, engineering and GCM teams to identify cost and performance trade-offs, costing design alternatives and establishing product cost targets and guardrails. During development cycle is working with the multi-functional team to identify cost opportunities and risks, establishing supplier strategy and planning ahead to mitigate cost and supply risks to launch. During mass production cycle continues seeking opportunities to reduce cost and maintain continuity of supply.
About the team
Since launching the first video doorbell in 2012, Ring has become the global leader in residential security. At Ring, we are committed to making home and neighborhood security accessible and effective for everyone, while working hard to bring communities together. Here, you’ll will be part of a fast-paced team that is passionate about delivering innovative solutions to complex problems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
• Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
• 5+ years of managing complex technology projects working directly with engineering teams
• 5+ years in supply chain and/or manufacturing for complex systems/devices
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; meticulous attention to details
• Experience in relevant industries with a holistic view and keen business acumen
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with the design and working of complex systems
• Proven track record of complex and creative problem solving and the desire to create new processes or simplify and improve on current ones
• Proven ability to influence others, facilitate agreement among stakeholders with different interests
  Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
  Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site

• Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets at a commodity level for your project.
• Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track.
• Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to your product fully loaded cost targets.
• Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period.
• Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance.
• Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals.
• Host executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product cost.
• Finalize the optimum supply chain and sourcing plan for your product and drive the cross-functional team to ensure its implementation