Cost Optimization Project Manager

Gofractional; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across its manufacturing footprint. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to translate strategic priorities into executable initiatives with measurable business impact.

By owning governance, reporting, and executive communications, you will ensure timely visibility into progress, risks, and financial outcomes while driving disciplined project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives with the ability to interpret data and financial impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across Winchester sites with structured project plans.
• Partner with Finance to define and validate savings methodologies, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Drive execution across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering and manage governance cadences.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead redesigns to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability.
• Prepare and deliver clear reporting translating project and financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Google Sheets

Executive presentations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Google Workspace

ADP Lyric

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Project Manager will lead the identification, execution, and delivery of company-wide cost savings initiatives as well as other strategic and operational projects that support Winchester's supply chain objectives. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to translate strategic priorities into executable projects and measurable business outcomes.

In addition to execution, this role owns upward reporting and visibility of cost transformation initiatives, ensuring leadership has clear, timely insight into progress, risks, and financial outcomes. The position is highly execution-focused, with accountability for governance, delivery, and executive-level communication.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience: 5-10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience in interconnect, cable, harness, or connector manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets
• Analytical Rigor: Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives with a strong ability to interpret complex data and financial impacts
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Governance: Lead the end-to-end implementation of cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across Winchester sites. You will develop structured project plans covering scope, milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies
• Financial & Operational Acumen: Partner with Finance to define and validate savings methodologies for cost-related initiatives, ensuring all projects deliver measurable business outcomes
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, owning the project governance cadence and monthly reviews
• Structured Problem Solving: Identify process inefficiencies and lead redesign efforts to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring changes are sustained and embedded into standard processes
• Executive Communication & Upward Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting that translates complex project and financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership

Systems You'll Use

• Salesforce.com
• Google Workspace
• ADP Lyric

Work Arrangement

Remote, United States