Project Cost Out Lead

GE Vernova

. Partner with Engineering and Commodity teams to integrate cost control principles into product and project development .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $208,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost control principles, product costing, and value engineering, with a strong focus on achieving savings through effective project management and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in utilizing data analytics and financial insights to drive decision-making and improve manufacturing processes.

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Cost Control PrinciplesProduct CostingValue EngineeringLean Toolkit ExperienceFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Cost-Out Project ManagementShould-Cost ModelingManufacturing Process UnderstandingQuantitative AnalysisProject Pipeline Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceTechnical Disagreement ResolutionInterpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsWritten and Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

SAPSmartsheetTableau

Industry Keywords

SourcingProcurementManufacturing EngineeringPower Generation ProductsFinancial Validation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Engineering and Commodity teams to integrate cost control principles into product and project development
Lead cross-functional workshops to generate cost-reduction ideas, including material substitution, design simplification, and manufacturing process improvements
Manage end-to-end execution of cost-out projects
Track progress, mitigate risks, and ensure savings are realized and validated through the P&L
Utilize Should-Cost modeling to establish target costs for components and assemblies
Provide data-backed insights during negotiations and design reviews
Monitor and report cost-out performance metrics, including project pipeline value, realized savings, and margin improvement
Maintain a dashboard tracking project status and savings realization
Engage key suppliers in value engineering initiatives with the Sourcing team
Develop and standardize the cost-out process for consistent opportunity identification and financial validation
Achieve annualized savings through cost-out projects
Maintain project pipeline health and accurate cost-reduction forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; or significant equivalent experience in sourcing, manufacturing engineering, value engineering, product costing, or procurement
5–8+ years of experience in product costing, value engineering, procurement, or product design
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including forgings, machining, investment casting, fabrication, and integrations
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and resolve technical disagreements between design requirements and cost constraints
Strong financial acumen and ability to translate technical design changes into tangible P&L impacts
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strict timelines and financial targets
Experience with sourcing for power generation products, preferably plant equipment accessories such as MSD, BOP, and HRSG
Lean toolkit experience, including A3, VSM, and problem solving
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Experience with SAP, Smartsheet, and Tableau
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided