Product Cost Manager

Vertiv; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Delaware, OH (onsite) is seeking a Product Cost Manager to drive cost reductions for the Racks product line. You will analyze costs, evaluate sourcing strategies, and present executive-level insights.

This role requires 7+ years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint, with strong cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with product management, engineering, procurement, operations and finance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; electrical or mechanical preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in product cost, product management, engineering, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Experience with new product development processes is a plus.
• Strong problem solving, data analysis and project management skills.
• Ability to present insights and recommendations with data support.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive product cost improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Develop cost benchmarks across locations and suppliers.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on cost targets and drivers.
• Monitor costs through NPDI and product lifecycle to act on variances.
• Pursue continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title: Product Cost Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Product Cost Manager

Function

Racks Product Line / IT Systems

Location

Edinboro, PA or Delaware, OH

Job Summary

The Product Cost Manager is responsible for delivering product cost reductions that meet or exceed targets for the product line. Key activities include analyzing product costs, evaluating the impact of alternative sourcing and/or manufacturing strategies, monitoring actual costs vs. target, and developing and presenting executive level presentations. The role operates in a global and cross-functional environment and requires frequent collaboration with product management, engineering, quality, procurement, and operations.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Delaware, OH office location.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team (notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance)
• Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers
• Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities
• Monitor product costs during the NPDI process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• 7 plus years’ experience in Product Cost, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
• Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred
• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations of insights and recommendations, supported by data analysis
• Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Smartsheet, and other business applications
• Excellent communications skills – written & verbal

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV 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
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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