Cost Engineering Program Manager, Variable Cost Productivity

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 137.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dematic is seeking a Program Manager, Cost Engineering, to lead and drive cost optimization initiatives for the Modular Conveyor Systems portfolio. The role focuses on developing strategic cost reduction programs delivering year-over-year improvements and large-scale savings with a hybrid work model based in Grand Rapids, MI.

You will build a robust pipeline of future savings, partner with global teams, and develop business cases with ROI analyses to prioritize investments and governance across

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in project management, value engineering, cost optimization, or related business functions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams across domestic and international organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field; equivalent experience may be substituted; PMP certification is preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience in project management.
• Must be able to work cross-regionally and travel up to 20%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and execution of Cost Engineering programs to achieve annual cost reduction.
• Deliver sustainable year-over-year cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Create and own the Variable Cost Productivity scorecard for MCS.
• Build and expand the Cost Engineering project pipeline.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute prioritized cost reduction projects.
• Establish governance processes for project identification, execution, savings validation, reporting.
• Facilitate brainstorming workshops for value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate globally with Sales, Engineering, Product, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Develop business cases and ROI evaluations to support investments.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and savings realization.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Data visualization

Project management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field

PMP certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Dashboard software

Descripción del empleo

Dematic is seeking a Program Manager, Cost Engineering, to lead and drive cost optimization initiatives for the Modular Conveyor Systems portfolio. The role focuses on developing strategic cost reduction programs delivering year-over-year improvements and large-scale savings with a hybrid work model based in Grand Rapids, MI.

You will build a robust pipeline of future savings, partner with global teams, and develop business cases with ROI analyses to prioritize investments and governance across