SPAN
Cost Down Program Manager
San Francisco · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 53 days ago
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About the role
- We're hiring a Product Cost Program Manager to serve as the essential strategic link between our Global Supply Management (Commodity Management) and Finance (Cost Analysis) operations.
- You will be responsible for translating supply chain strategies and key cost-saving initiatives into concrete, measured, and reported financial outcomes.
- The success of this role ensures the financial integrity and efficient execution of all major supply chain and manufacturing cost programs, directly supporting margin goals across the business.
Responsibilities
- Mitigate Financial & Supply Chain Risk: Oversee the strategic alignment between commodity market analysis and financial forecasting, proactively identifying program risks (e.g., market volatility, geopolitical impact) and partnering with teams to develop and execute mitigation plans.
- Lead cost engineering initiatives across product lines, developing and maintaining financial models that support pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Support program management activities, including milestone tracking, risk assessment, and cost-performance monitoring across custom mechanical components and manufacturing projects.
- Post-Ramp Qualification - leads the qualification of new components, modules, and processes by collaborating closely with engineering to establish timelines, benchmarks, and requirements for qualifying changes to shipping products.
- Drive Cost Optimization - Lead initiatives to close identified savings gaps, set goals for short, medium, and long-term savings focusing on COGS, COQ, DFx, and product cost for new and sustaining products.
- Own cost savings and strategic thrusts.
- Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with executive sponsors and engineers across Design, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering. Chair and participate in product cost reduction committees and review boards to ensure alignment and progress.
- Ensure timely and effective execution of product cost reduction projects to deliver results.
- within the organization. Remove roadblocks, align cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of product cost reduction as a core organizational habit.
- Remove roadblocks, align cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of product cost reduction as a core organizational habit.
Requirements
- Familiarity with product structures, BOMs, sourcing processes, or manufacturing workflows
- Experience with cost estimation tools, ERP systems, or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
- Proven ability to interpret detailed drawings and execute tolerance stack-ups for assemblies.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field
- advanced degrees or certifications in
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis or program management within a
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas) and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate
- Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development is advantageous
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and tackle complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience with SQL and Tableau for business metrics reporting.
Compensation
- ⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
Benefits
- ⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
- 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, and vision, with options for additional coverage.
- Parental leave up to twenty-four (24) weeks, depending on eligibility
- ⚡ Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Company info
- Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
- Interested in joining our team?
- Apply today, and we'll be in touch with the next steps!
- SPAN IS ENABLING ELECTRIFICATION FOR ALL ⚡
- WE ARE A MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND DEPLOYING PRODUCTS THAT ELECTRIFY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS, AND SLOW THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
- Decarbonization is the process of reducing or removing greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
- Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
- Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
- Making electrification upgrades possible
- Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
- Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
- Headquartered in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity in a serious way.
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