Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly driven and cross-functional Capacity Expansion and Cost Reduction Project Manager to lead strategic cost optimization and capacity expansion initiatives across products, operations, and supply chain. This role will be responsible for identifying, driving, and tracking capacity expansion and cost reduction opportunities while balancing quality, performance, customer commitments, and execution timelines.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with technical and business acumen, and is capable of driving alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, quality, planning and marketing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Lead cross-functional capacity expansion and cost reduction initiatives across product design, manufacturing, test, packaging, sourcing, and operations
Drive structured cost reduction programs from opportunity identification through implementation and savings realization
Coordinate activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Product Marketing
Develop and maintain cost reduction roadmaps, priorities, schedules, and executive reporting dashboards
Identify opportunities for:
BOM cost reduction
Alternate sources for BOM and manufacturing flows
Packaging optimization
Yield improvement
Test cost reduction
Supply chain optimization
Alternate sourcing and dual sourcing
Process simplification and operational efficiencies
Drive the decision toward issuing PCNs or releasing new part numbers
Drive the cross-functional team toward PCN planning/execution
Participate in EOL activity and notifications
Track and report savings against targets, including risks and mitigation plans
Drive accountability and execution across stakeholders and suppliers
Support customer and supplier engagements related to cost optimization initiatives
Escalate critical issues impacting cost, schedule, or execution
Facilitate executive reviews and ensure alignment on priorities and tradeoffs
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
7+ years of experience in program/project management, operations, engineering, or product management
Product-engineering experience is a plus
Experience driving cost reduction initiatives in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech industries preferred
Strong understanding of:
Product development processes
Manufacturing operations
Supply chain and procurement
Cost structures and business tradeoffs
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs to completion
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Executive-level presentation and reporting skills preferred
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