About the Role
This role leads the creation and management of product cost forecasting frameworks, driving cost transparency and strategic decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of product cost modeling systems
- Develop long-term cost forecasting strategies aligned with product roadmaps
- Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to gather cost inputs
- Establish standardized cost tracking and reporting processes
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across product development phases
- Provide financial insights to support go-to-market planning
- Manage a team focused on cost analysis and strategic planning
- Ensure cost data accuracy and integrity across departments
- Translate technical product changes into financial impact assessments
- Support procurement negotiations with detailed cost breakdowns
- Integrate cost forecasting into project planning cycles
- Identify risks and opportunities in cost projections
- Work closely with finance to align cost models with budgeting
- Present cost insights to executive leadership
- Develop tools and dashboards for cost visibility
- Benchmark product costs against industry standards
- Guide make-vs-buy decisions using detailed cost analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops on cost optimization
- Maintain up-to-date cost databases for key components
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting standards
- Support due diligence for funding and partnership opportunities
- Drive continuous improvement in cost modeling methodologies
- Train stakeholders on cost forecasting principles
- Align cost strategy with technology development timelines
- Evaluate the financial impact of design changes
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
On-site or hybrid work environment
Team
Cross-functional team within engineering and operations
Why This Role Matters
Accurate cost forecasting is critical to advancing innovative technology from design to deployment. This role ensures financial discipline is embedded in every stage of development, enabling smarter investment decisions and sustainable growth.
What We Look For
We seek a leader who combines technical depth with financial acumen, capable of bridging engineering and business functions to deliver transparent, data-driven cost strategies.
Available for qualified candidates
