Job Description A client of Insight Global is seeking a Product Cost Manager whose primary focus will be to drive the organization to hit product cost targets thru collaboration with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to position our product costs below that of competition. Reporting to the Director, Global Program Management, this role leads the overall process of Product Cost reporting, review, and prioritized cost improvement action execution for the assigned group of products. By managing a robust product costing program, this role will ensure that the client is able to manufacture best cost competitive products. This person needs to be data driven, comfortable in a high-pressure role, and be able to defend their data. This role will focus on: Daily Tasks and Responsibilities: Driving reduction in product cost, closely collaborating with Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to position our products below that of our competition. Ensuring offering managers and other business stakeholders have a clear understanding of product costs and the elements of those costs including material and manufacturing costs. Work with product cross-functional team (notably Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance) to identify and drive product cost improvement metrics and actions. Coordinating the identification, reporting, and execution of VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) cost reduction projects and their financial impact. Establish current/actual product cost reporting capability and cadence of review. (Continual cost & margin monitoring) Perform cost variance reporting. Understand product cost structure, identify, and analyze quarterly variances. Establish product cost comparison among different manufacturing plants internally and externally, including outside purchase/manufacturing options. Reviewing and advising on target product cost as part of NPDI and throughout the lifecycle of the product. SALARY: 95K -110K We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements Must Haves: B.S. in Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering or equivalent experience in product engineering and manufacturing At least 3 years' demonstrable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations ( manufacturing experience required)  Strong Experience with KPIs and driving them across the organization  Strong Experience with Microsoft Application Smartsheet, Excel, or Power BI  Strong Data Visualization Experience Pluses:  Prefers a candidate that can tell a story and can back-up and defend their data null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.