Project Manager VAVE

Job Title: Project Manager – VAVE

Location: St. Paul, MN - ONSITE

Role Purpose:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

·       Manage supplier engagement, readiness, and alignment.

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

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

·       Plan and execute VAVE workshops at supplier facilities.

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

·       Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.

·       Deliver program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

·       Support commercial validation and savings realization.

·       Ensure adherence to governance cadence and KPIs.

Required Skills:

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

·       Experience in manufacturing / should costing / VAVE programs.

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

·       Strong data handling - BOM, costing, analytics

·       Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Experience:

·       10 years in program management / manufacturing engineering

·       Experience of collaborating with global clients and suppliers.

·       Exposure to cost reduction / Transformation programs preferred.

The pay range for this role is $80k- $115k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay.