Project Manager in Saint Paul

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – VAVE

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Location: St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 | (Each location to be visited once in a month - Duration - at least 10 days - USA (CA, NE, ND, NC, OH) and Tijuana (Mexico). May add few more locations)

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Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid

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Role Purpose:

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

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead end-to-end VAVE program execution across assigned suppliers.

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• Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.

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• Coordinate with Program Manager, client stakeholders, supplier stakeholders, consultants & SMEs.

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• Ensure data readiness (BOM, cost drivers, process details)

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• Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.

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• Drive tracking of idea funnel, savings, and implementation.

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• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.

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• Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

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• Support commercial validation and savings realization.

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• Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

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Required Skills:

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• Strong program/project management (multi-stakeholder environment)

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• Experience in manufacturing / should costing / VAVE programs.

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• Stakeholder management across client, supplier, should cost & VAVE team.

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• Strong data handling - BOM, costing, analytics

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• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

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Experience:

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• 10–15 years in program management / manufacturing engineering

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• Experience of collaborating with global clients and suppliers.

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• Exposure to cost reduction / Transformation programs .

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