Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence and National Security Alliance in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Project Manager – VAVE to drive supplier-driven cost-reduction initiatives across global networks. Hybrid onsite/work model with occasional travel to various U.S. locations and Mexico; monthly visits expected.

You will lead end-to-end VAVE programs, manage stakeholders, ensure data readiness, run workshops, and track savings and KPIs. Strong PM skills and manufacturing costing experience required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in program management or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with global clients and suppliers.
• Exposure to cost reduction or transformation programs.
• Strong data handling for BOM, costing, analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end VAVE program execution across assigned suppliers.
• Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, client stakeholders, supplier stakeholders, consultants & SMEs.
• Ensure data readiness (BOM, cost drivers, process details).
• Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.
• Drive tracking of idea funnel, savings, and implementation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support commercial validation and savings realization.
• Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

Skills

Program / Project Management

VAVE / Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis / BOM Costing

Manufacturing Experience

Communication & Facilitation

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – VAVE

Location: St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 | (Each location to be visited once in a month - Duration - at least 10 days - USA (CA, NE, ND, NC, OH) and Tijuana (Mexico). May add few more locations)

Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid

Role Purpose:

Drive execution of supplier-driven VAVE programs, ensuring delivery of validated, implementable cost reduction initiatives with savings aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end VAVE program execution across assigned suppliers.
• Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.
• Coordinate with Program Manager, client stakeholders, supplier stakeholders, consultants & SMEs.
• Ensure data readiness (BOM, cost drivers, process details)
• Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.
• Drive tracking of idea funnel, savings, and implementation.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
• Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Support commercial validation and savings realization.
• Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

Required Skills:

• Strong program/project management (multi-stakeholder environment)
• Experience in manufacturing / should costing / VAVE programs.
• Stakeholder management across client, supplier, should cost & VAVE team.
• Strong data handling - BOM, costing, analytics
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Experience:

• 10–15 years in program management / manufacturing engineering
• Experience of collaborating with global clients and suppliers.
• Exposure to cost reduction / Transformation programs preferred.