SCM Cost Transformation Project Manager

Winchester Interconnect • Milford, CT

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About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the SCM Cost Transformation Project
Manager will lead the identification, execution, and delivery of company-wide
cost savings initiatives as well as other strategic and operational projects
that support Winchester’s supply chain objectives. This role partners closely
with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to translate strategic
priorities into executable projects and measurable business outcomes.

In addition to execution, this role owns upward reporting and visibility of cost
transformation initiatives, ensuring leadership has clear, timely insight into
progress, risks, and financial outcomes. The position is highly
execution-focused, with accountability for governance, delivery, and
executive-level communication.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 5–10 years of project management experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel or Google Sheets.
• Analytical Rigor: Demonstrated success leading cost reduction initiatives with a strong ability to interpret complex data and financial impacts.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to deliver executive-level presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in interconnect, cable, harness, or connector manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Governance: Lead the end-to-end implementation of cost savings and strategic supply chain projects across Winchester sites. You will develop structured project plans covering scope, milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies.
• Financial & Operational Acumen: Partner with Finance to define and validate savings methodologies for cost-related initiatives, ensuring all projects deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive execution across Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering, owning the project governance cadence and monthly reviews.
• Structured Problem Solving: Identify process inefficiencies and lead redesign efforts to improve cost, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring changes are sustained and embedded into standard processes.
• Executive Communication & Upward Reporting: Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting that translates complex project and financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager