**SS&P - Cost of Goods (CoG) Project Lead - Linkou**
Lead CoG management framework setup for assigned platforms. Drive cost reduction plans, monitor progress, and align stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sourcing, Cost Engineering, D&E, PLM, Business Lines, and Finance. Role requires 5+ years in PM, project management, or relevant fields, with complex matrix organization experience. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
Key Responsibilities: Your main responsibilities are: Set up and maintain the CoG management framework, including governance cadence, reporting structure, input templates, progress tracking, and escalation mechanism. Own and maintain the CoG roadmap for assigned platforms and product families. Translate business targets into actionable cost reduction plans and monitor progress against commitments. Drive CoG improvement initiatives from ideation through realization. Coordinate activities across Sourcing, Cost Engineering, D&E, PLM, Business Lines, and Finance. Align stakeholders on priorities, commitments, and execution plans. Drive accountability on CoG commitments and escalate execution risks when required. Act as the primary CoG focal point for assigned platforms. Provide transparent reporting on CoG status, savings realization, forecasts, risks, and opportunities. Drive management reviews and support decision-making through clear and structured reporting. Improve CoG governance, reporting, and ways of working. Support multiyear financial planning and cost target deployment. Ensure accurate and timely CoG performance tracking. Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, sourcing, operations, industrial engineering, or product development. Experience working in complex matrix organizations. Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver business results. Experience presenting to sourcing teams and senior management. Understanding of Cost of Goods management, sourcing processes, and product lifecycle management. Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is preferred. Personal Skills: Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build alignment across multiple organizational levels. Proven ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix organization. Strong project and program management capabilities with a track record of driving initiatives to closure. Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and drive progress in a dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach. Strong business acumen and understanding of Cost of Goods performance drivers. Ability to translate complex data into actionable management insights and recommendations. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including interactions with senior managers and directors. Strong ownership mindset with a results-oriented approach. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other Information: This role requires regular collaboration with local and international stakeholders, including Cluster GSMs, Cluster Sourcing Leads, Cost Engineers, executive management, and key Cost of Goods stakeholders. Occasional business travel may be expected depending on project scope, supplier engagement, and stakeholder location.