Develop, communicate and maintain Server & Storage structural cost targets from Define through Plan Phase in a variety of working to executive forums
Interface with Engineering, Marketing, Program Management and Procurement teams to develop Server component and system level cost analysis, Technology Tax, Design to Value and Design to Cost insights
Drive product cost optimization through product development, procurement and product teardown activities and teams
Maintain program cost analysis schedule and deliverables milestone alignment with Program Management and core teams
Essential Requirements
8+ years of related experience in a professional role
2+ years experience in Product Design/Engineering
Proven program management skills
Influencing skills to guide X-functional teams in the appropriate direction
Desirable Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (EE/ME/IE/CS); or 4+ years with a Master’s degree;2+ years of experience in Procurement and/or Engineering
Existing knowledge of overall design cycle, landscape, and driving cross functional alignment
Knowledge of existing electrical and/or mechanical technologies and processes, fundamental understanding of Design For Cost/Value, andfamiliarity with x86 technologies