Product Cost Lead

Product Cost LeadDescription -What a Product Cost Lead does at HP:Provides overall cost intelligence including projections, trends, and drivers at the product and portfolio level to help drive business decisions. Ensures projections and costs are high confidence.Drives cost reduction initiatives.Performs and drives analysis of part, product and supply chain costs to provide visibility to cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.Manages business models and analyses to support proactive supply chain operation activities & projects.Clearly explains what changes have occurred between revisions of product costs and proactively identifies cost reduction opportunities.Presents information clearly and effectively to management.Creates, documents and improves cost tools and processes.Builds strong working relationships with R&D, Finance, and Operations partners and management.Individual who do well in this role in HP, usually possess: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Finance or equivalent.Typically 3-6 years experience.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Microsoft Excel, or business analytics/ Power BI, and/or programming skills, or experience with analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions.Experience with mapping and optimization of work process a plus.Demonstrated experience coordinating and directing matrixed teams and resources.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results, and negotiate options at management levels.Ability to get things done in a complex environment.Self managed takes initiative.Per US Washington State statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location, at the time of this posting, is $89,200 - $137,400.  This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.Sustainable impact is HP’s commitment to create positive, lasting change for the planet, its people, and our communities. This serves as a guiding principle for delivering on our corporate vision – to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.HP is a Human Capital Partner – we commit to human capital development and adopting progressive workplace practices in Singapore.HP is an equal opportunity employer:  https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08129225#LINKEDINJob -EngineeringSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Not SpecifiedRelocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.