North America Resiliency and Cost Driver & Project Manager - Cost Optimization

North America Resiliency and Cost Driver & Project Manager - Cost Optimization

Posting

Start Date:

6/30/26

** At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.*
* ​

Job Description:

** Job Overview*
* TE Connectivity is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused
** Cost Driver & Project Manager
** to lead and deliver cost reduction initiatives across our the region you're hired in. This role will identify, prioritize, and execute cross-functional cost optimization opportunities while driving measurable bottom-line impact.

You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain teams to systematically reduce product and operational costs without compromising quality, delivery, or innovation.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Cost Reduction Strategy & Execution*
* + Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost-down opportunities across products, materials, logistics, and processes

+ Lead structured cost reduction projects from ideation through implementation and tracking

+ Drive
** Value Engineering (VE)
** and
** Design-to-Cost (DtC)
** initiatives

+ Develop and execute cost roadmaps aligned with business targets

+  
** Supply Resiliency
** projects that reduce escalations and improve operational efficiency

** Other Key

Job Requirements *
* ** Project & Program Management*
* + Manage multiple cost optimization projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and savings targets are achieved

+ Comply with project governance, milestones, and reporting cadence

+ Use data-driven methods to track cost savings and ROI

+ Establish structured tracking mechanisms for all cost optimization initiatives

+ Deliver regular updates (weekly/monthly) to management with clear insights and status

** Cross-Functional Leadership*
* + Collaborate closely with:

+ Procurement (supplier negotiations, resourcing)

+ Engineering (design changes, material alternatives)

+ Manufacturing (process improvements, automation)

+ Finance (validation of savings, forecasting impacts)

+ Supplier Quality Engineering (quality and standards requirements)

+ Supply Chain (alignment, supplier communications, ERP updates)

+ Customer (alignment, change management)

+ Facilitate workshops or alignment meetings to drive consensus and progress

+ Act as the central coordinator to ensure smooth communication and execution

+ Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and execution

** Cost Modeling & Analysis*
* + Build and maintain detailed cost models (BOM, conversion cost, logistics)

+ Perform should-cost analysis and benchmarking

+ Analyze cost drivers and identify key levers for optimization

** Supplier & External Engagement*
* + Support supplier cost reduction initiatives and negotiations

+ Evaluate alternative suppliers, materials, and technologies

+ Drive cost transparency across the supply base

** What your background should look like*
* ** Qualifications & Experience*
* ** Required*
* + 5+ years of experience in:

+ Cost reduction / cost engineering / sourcing / operations

+ Project or program management

+ Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings

+ Strong analytical and financial acumen

+

Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment

** Preferred*
* + Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification

+ ERP (SAP) and cost modeling tools experience

+ PMP certification or equivalent

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** Competencies*
* Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

** COMPENSATION*
* -    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $93,200 - $116,400 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

-    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

-    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

** BENEFITS*
* -    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary…