Program Manager, Cost Productivity

Dematic is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager, Cost Engineering (CE) to lead and drive cost optimization initiatives for our Modular Conveyor Systems (MCS) product portfolio. This role is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing strategic cost reduction programs that deliver sustainable year-over-year productivity improvements and financial savings across one of Dematic's most visible customer segments.

The Program Manager will serve as a key leader in identifying, prioritizing, and advancing Cost Engineering opportunities while building a robust pipeline of future savings initiatives to support 2026 and beyond. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, global stakeholder alignment, disciplined project execution, and executive-level communication.

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $109,600 - $137,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

• Lead the development and execution of Cost Engineering programs to achieve annual cost reduction and productivity targets.
• Deliver sustainable year-over-year cost savings and operational improvements across the Modular Conveyor Systems portfolio.
• Create, maintain, and own the Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) scorecard for MCS, including regular updates and presentations to executive leadership.
• Build, manage, and continuously expand the Cost Engineering project pipeline to support future savings objectives.
• Coordinate and drive cross-functional teams to successfully execute prioritized cost reduction projects.
• Establish, improve, and enforce governance processes related to project identification, execution, savings validation, and reporting.
• Facilitate brainstorming workshops and ideation sessions to identify new value engineering and cost optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate globally with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to identify and implement cost reduction and market-driven initiatives.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Product Management to develop strategies that reduce component and piece-part costs while maintaining product performance and quality.
• Develop business cases, financial analyses, and ROI evaluations to support strategic investment and project prioritization decisions.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and savings realization to ensure business objectives are achieved.

• Proven ability to partner across organizations and foster collaboration to achieve shared business objectives.
• Energetic, self-directed professional who takes initiative and drives outcomes.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities, effectively operating in situations with limited structure or guidance.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and related productivity applications.
• Proficient in dashboard development, data visualization, and performance analytics…