Cost Optimization Project Manager

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Hiring Remotely in USA
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Senior level
Aerospace • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads company-wide cost savings and strategic supply chain projects from planning through execution. Develops project plans, manages governance, validates financial savings with Finance, redesigns inefficient processes, coordinates cross-functional teams, and provides executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes. Requires strong project management, analytical, communication, ERP, and spreadsheet skills in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.


Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Project Manager will lead the identification, execution, and delivery of company-wide cost savings initiatives as well as other strategic and operational projects that support Winchester’s supply chain objectives. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to translate strategic priorities into executable projects and measurable business outcomes.

In addition to execution, this role owns upward reporting and visibility of cost transformation initiatives, ensuring leadership has clear, timely insight into progress, risks, and financial outcomes. The position is highly execution-focused, with accountability for governance, delivery, and executive-level communication.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience: 5–10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience in interconnect, cable, harness, or connector manufacturing is strongly preferred
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets
  • Analytical Rigor: Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives with a strong ability to interpret complex data and financial impacts
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.  


Are You Our Next ACE?

  • Project Execution & Governance: Lead the end-to-end implementation of cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across Winchester sites. You will develop structured project plans covering scope, milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies
  • Financial & Operational Acumen: Partner with Finance to define and validate savings methodologies for cost-related initiatives, ensuring all projects deliver measurable business outcomes
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, owning the project governance cadence and monthly reviews
  • Structured Problem Solving: Identify process inefficiencies and lead redesign efforts to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring changes are sustained and embedded into standard processes
  • Executive Communication & Upward Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting that translates complex project and financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership

Systems You’ll Use:

  • Salesforce.com
  • Google Workspace
  • ADP Lyric

For a sneak peek into some of our benefits and to learn more about our career opportunities, click here https://www.winconn.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

***Candidate Inquiries Only-No Third-Parties***

 


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5-10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience in interconnect, cable, harness, or connector manufacturing
  • Proficiency with ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
  • Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives
  • Ability to interpret complex data and financial impacts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to deliver executive-level presentations
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The Company
927 Employees
Year Founded: 1941

What We Do

Winchester Interconnect designs and manufactures precision-engineered interconnect systems, including connectors, cable assemblies, RF/microwave solutions, and fiber optics. They provide tailored solutions for high-performance applications across the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors, focusing on solving complex connectivity challenges with high reliability and agility.

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