Project Manager Products and Solutions - Engineering Manager at Vertiv

Thane, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Collaboration, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Finance, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Value Analysis, Value Engineering, Product Development, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cost Improvement, Variance Reporting, Product Lifecycle Management

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Brief Job Description: The Cost Manager primary focus is to DRIVE the organization to hit product cost targets thru COLLABORATION with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to position our product costs below that of competition. Reporting to the Global Cost Manager and Director, IMS Engineering and Offering, this role leads the overall process of product Cost reporting, review, and prioritized cost improvement action execution for the assigned group of products. Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: • Establish current/actual product cost reporting capability and cadence of review. (continual cost & margin monitoring) • Perform cost variance reporting. Understand product cost structure, identify and analyze quarterly variances. • Establish product cost comparison among different manufacturing plants internally and externally, including outside purchase/manufacturing options. • Work with product cross-functional team (notably Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance) to identify and drive product cost improvement metrics and actions. • Coordinating the identification, reporting, and execution of VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) cost reduction projects and their financial impact. • Reviewing and advising on target product cost as part of NPDI and throughout the lifecycle of the product. • Ensuring offering managers and other business stakeholders have a clear understanding of product costs and the elements of those costs including material and manufacturing costs. • Ensuring product cost targets are set before the design phase for New Product Development projects. • Driving reduction in product cost, closely collaborating with Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to position our products below that of our competition. Qualifications Required/ Minimum Qualifications: • B.S. in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in product engineering and manufacturing. Additional / Preferred Qualifications: Physical & Environmental Requirements: • Demonstrable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations and working with cross-functional teams to identify and execute on priority actions. • Experience in analyzing and driving improvement in data reporting with Finance and IT system Time Travel Needed: • Occasional travel domestic or international to Vertiv engineering and manufacturing locations. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Customer Focus Operational Excellence High-Performance Culture Innovation Financial Strength OUR BEHAVIORS Own It Act With Urgency Foster a Customer-First Mindset Think Big and Execute Lead by Example Drive Continuous Improvement Learn and Seek Out Development Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will lead the process of product cost reporting and drive cost improvement actions through collaboration with various teams. They will also ensure that product cost targets are established before the design phase of new product development projects.