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Join us as a Senior Specialist in Industrial Project Management, where you'll be responsible for leading and executing projects across the product and supply chain lifecycle. The role will work closely with Suppliers, Plant Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders to identify, develop, validate, and implement productivity opportunities. The position will primarily drive Quality Value Engineering (QVE), supplier change, localization, material/process optimization, supply risk mitigation and other cost-reduction initiatives, with end-to-end accountability from in terms of project execution, implementation and savings realization. Key Responsibilities Project Management Lead technical productivity related to projects i.e. COS, QVE and risk projects from idea development, feasibility assessment and business case development through validation, implementation, and savings realization. Develop project plans defining scope, milestones, responsibilities, risks, resources, and implementation timelines. Track project progress, identify roadblocks, escalate critical issues, and drive corrective actions. Facilitate cross-functional VAVE/QVE workshops with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers. Identify opportunities through design optimization, material substitution, specification optimization, manufacturing/process improvements, standardization, and simplification. Challenge existing product specifications and solutions while ensuring that changes maintain required quality, safety, reliability, regulatory, and customer requirements. Build and maintain a pipeline of productivity opportunities and support prioritization based on technical feasibility, savings potential, investment, risk, and implementation timing. Lead productivity initiatives involving supplier change, alternate sourcing, localization, make/buy changes, and supplier process optimization. Work closely with Procurement, suppliers and engineering to evaluate technical and commercial feasibility. Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Plant, and supplier activities required for qualification and industrialization of new suppliers or components. Ensure supplier changes are implemented through appropriate qualification, validation, approval, and change-management processes. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the central project coordinator connecting Engineering, Plant, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and suppliers. Establish clear ownership and accountability across project workstreams. Facilitate regular project reviews and ensure actions, risks, decisions, and dependencies are actively managed. Support stakeholders and project teams in resolving technical, quality, supply, and implementation challenges. Influence stakeholders without direct authority and build alignment around productivity objectives. Industrialization & Change Management Coordinate implementation of approved design, material, process, and supplier changes into production. Ensure required drawings, BOM changes, specifications, validations, supplier approvals, quality documentation, and manufacturing readiness activities are completed. Work with plants and suppliers to minimize implementation risks, production disruptions, excess/obsolete inventory, and supply continuity issues. Ensure proper handover and project closure once changes are successfully industrialized. Financial & Productivity Tracking Develop robust business cases covering expected savings, implementation costs, investments, risks, and payback. Partner with Procurement and Finance to validate productivity calculations and realized savings. Track forecast versus actual savings and identify actions required to close gaps. Maintain clear project dashboards covering pipeline, savings, milestones, risks, issues, and implementation status. Key Performance Indicators Success in this role can be measured through: Annual productivity / cost savings delivered VAVE/QVE savings pipeline generated Percentage of projects implemented on time Forecast versus realized savings Supplier-change project completion Project cycle-time reduction Key Competencies The ideal candidate should demonstrate: Strong project management and end-to-end execution capability Experience with VAVE/QVE, cost reduction, supplier change, localization, or industrial productivity Good understanding of manufacturing processes, product engineering, sourcing, and supplier development Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder-management skills Ability to influence teams and suppliers without direct reporting authority Strong analytical, cost-analysis, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Effective communication and presentation skills Suggested Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or experience in project management domain. Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in project management. With Hands-on experience with VAVE/QVE, cost-reduction projects, supplier changes, risk mitigation or product/process industrialization preferred. Familiarity with structured project-management and problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC/Lean Six Sigma, cost breakdown, and value analysis Experience working with manufacturing plants and external supplier. PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent project-management certification is an advantage What's in it for me? Lead projects that directly impact operational excellence and business success Work with innovative technologies and shape the future of industrial operations Collaborative culture that supports your professional development and career growth Opportunity to influence strategic direction and drive meaningful change Bring your project management expertise to a team that values impact and innovation — apply today! 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