Associate Director, Program Management Carrier The role is part of Carrier Transicold, industry leader, providing customers around the world with advanced, energy‑efficient and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct‑drive and diesel truck units, and trailer refrigeration systems. Your role The Associate Director of Cost Reduction & Design‑to‑Cost role holds accountability for driving a step‑change in cost competitiveness across the refrigerated container product portfolio. This role is focused on delivering structural and sustainable cost reductions, with immediate emphasis on standard cost reduction through procurement optimisation and product design changes. The primary objective is to achieve a reduction in Bill of Materials over three years across the entire Global Container Portfolio, enabling improved pricing competitiveness, margin recovery, and market share gains in a highly competitive global market. As the Associate Director, Program Management you’ll be responsible for:

Cost Reduction Strategy & Execution: Define and execute the global cost reduction roadmap; translate strategic objectives into executable programs with clear milestones; ensure strong focus on execution and savings realisation. Design‑to‑Cost & Engineering: Lead global design‑to‑cost and value engineering initiatives; drive simplification, standardisation and material substitution; challenge legacy designs and technical specifications. Procurement & Standard Costs: Drive global sourcing and supplier cost‑down initiatives; lead negotiations, resourcing and should‑cost analyses; ensure immediate impact on standard costs. Program & Matrix Leadership: Coordinate global cross‑functional teams in Asia and the USA; operate effectively within a matrix organisation; act as a change agent with high executive exposure.

Who We’re Looking For

Experience in industrial cost reduction, operations or programme management. Strong global programme‑management background. Proven experience in design‑to‑cost and procurement‑driven savings. High level of international mobility. Strong execution mindset and leadership skills.

What We Offer

Attractive salary + annual bonus Company vehicle or car allowance Private medical & dental care Life insurance Pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our commitment to you As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best‑in‑class programmes and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation and excellence. We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference. Apply Now! Carrier is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

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