PRODUCT MANAGER IV - Cost Expert (Hybrid)

Job Overview

What you will be doing:

As a PM Operations Manager, the primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Internal execution for excellence.
• Drive continuous margin protection & expansion via cost improvement actions.
• Serve as a liaison of internal systems to support day-to-day operations.
• Lead/participate in special assignments from the PM leadership team.

Internal Execution for Excellence

• Lead and resolve critical issues with functional partners to drive results.
• Collaborate with internal function partners as an internal-facing product manager and drive sustainable operating advantages.

Drive Continuous Margin Protection and Expansion for Existing Business

• Partner and collaborate with TEIS, GTS (Global Trade Compliance), SBT (Self-directed Business Team), and Operations to identify high-potential parts based upon tariff impact and lead the course of action to mitigate the impact.
• Drive the VA/VE cost and/or part selection process for the Tariff/COO perspectives.
• Work closely with the broader product management organization to align the BU’s tariff mitigation strategies and drive effective results.
• Mastering the main factors of cost structure by product groups.
• Analyze and leverage price/cost insights collected from NPI phases, market, and competition to anticipate cost trends and expectations.
• Continue to drive cost optimization for existing business.

Serve as a liaison of internal systems to support day-to-day operations

• Mastering internal systems (SAP, CPR, Business Insights, TED queries, etc.) and the boundaries to provide insights from cost aspects.
• Deliver tutorial sessions on internal systems to facilitate the product management team’s day-to-day operations.
• Facilitate PM productivity gain by building a standard work repository.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance would be preferred; documented experience instead of a degree would be acceptable
• Strong communication skills and ability to cooperate with internal function partners (including TEIS, Procurement, Footprint, Engineering, Operations, and Finance) and time zones.
• Strong problem-solving and result-driven mindset.
• Proven records of ownership and business judgment that align with product strategy/business priorities.
• Proven records of refining the processes and implementing improvements.
• Proven records of driving down costs for margin protection.
• Proven Proficiency in collaboration with plants.
• Solid understanding and experience of cost.
• Familiarity with customer production drawings and product specifications.
• Previous experience in Product Management, Project Management, or Footprint optimization preferred.
• TE Internal process experts strongly preferred.

Motivation/Cultural Fit: 

• Innovative.

• Passion for results.
• Situational flexibility.
• Thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Strong sense of urgency.

• Product lifecycle management experience.

Competencies