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Project Manager – VAVE

United States, St. Paul Employment contract 90000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Description

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

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Higher Degree
  • 10.00 to 15.00 Years experience in program management / manufacturing engineering
  • 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 of collaborating with global clients and suppliers

Nice to have

Exposure to cost reduction / Transformation programs preferred

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law)

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