Contractor Cost Consolidation Expert
ALTEN is hiring a remote Contractor Cost Consolidation Expert. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting Casablanca, Morocco based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Cost Consolidation Expert
We are seeking a Cost Consolidation Expert to join our team. Ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of experience in cost management within the automotive industry. Solid understanding of PCB components and systems, proficiency with "Privee" and "Harpagon" tools is essential.
- Technical Expertise & Cost Management
- Provide technical expertise in vehicle-level cost management (defining, tracking, controlling technical costs and investment/tooling budgets).
- Develop and manage cost targets aligned with the vehicle business case.
- Analyze complex cost data; balance technical performance against cost constraints for informed decision-making.
- Product Lifecycle & Process Knowledge
- Strong understanding of the automotive product lifecycle.
- Navigate and apply corporate change management processes.
- Project & Budget Management
- Proven project management skills focused on milestones, budget control, and cost accountability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, procurement, program management).
- Communicate clearly and confidently at all levels, including with senior leadership.
- Leadership & Influence
- Lead initiatives in matrixed environments, influence and drive results without direct authority.
Required Competencies
- Develop component-level cost targets, using vehicle top-down budget allocation.
- Understand and apply reference vehicle data and Low-Cost-Country savings to EBOM (Engineering Bill of Materials) component-level data.
- Comprehensive understanding of vehicle construction by systems (Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Interior, etc.) and subsystems (Underbody, Suspension, Trim, Cooling, HVAC, etc.).
- Knowledge of vehicle part breakdown and assembly processes.
- Ability to identify and organize technical commodities by their functional purpose.
- Propose design alternatives to meet and exceed aggressive cost targets.
- Lead cross-functional team reviews of cost status to target, component sourcing, and governance cost report-outs.