Project and Program Management Generalist III - Material Cost Optimization
Core
Lead the DDC Material Cost Optimization (MatCo) Program to identify, mature, approve, implement, and track sustainable material cost reduction measures across purchasing, engineering, and global powertrain stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Material Cost Optimization)
Builds
Sustainable material cost reduction measures and program governance for the DDC Powertrain organization
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Powertrain / Procurement
Required skills
Cross-functional program leadership, stakeholder coordination, program governance, financial impact analysis, supplier engagement, risk management, strategic planning, data analysis, presentation skills, influence without authority
Preferred skills
Material cost optimization experience, value analysis/value engineering, localization expertise, global team coordination, German language proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office, enterprise reporting systems, project-management systems
Responsibilities
Establish program structure and governance models, lead cross-functional working teams and steering committees, manage measure pipeline maturity and implementation, coordinate supplier engagement and negotiations, prepare executive status reports and presentations, drive decision-making and risk closure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC