Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Project Manager – VAVE to drive the execution of supplier-driven cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires leading end-to-end VAVE programs across suppliers, ensuring readiness, and coordinating with client and supplier stakeholders, SMEs, and the Program Manager. The position involves travel to multiple locations in the USA and Mexico and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in program management / manufacturing engineering.
• Experience collaborating with global clients and suppliers.
• Experience in manufacturing / should costing / VAVE programs.
• Strong data handling - BOM, costing, analytics.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

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 management

VAVE programs

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

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.