Director Of Product Optimization

Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Product Optimization to join our consumer flash company. This role focuses on driving cost optimization in our products and supporting the right NAND Nodal usage and planning within our consumer product portfolio. The successful candidate will employ a design-to-value (DtV) approach to achieve these goals, ensuring optimal cost structures and effective resource planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cost Optimization:
Lead and manage the overall cost optimization efforts for consumer flash products.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs across the product portfolio.
Collaborate with product management, engineering, commodity management, and finance teams to achieve cost targets.
Establish and oversee cost management programs, ensuring their effective and efficient execution.
Monitor program performance and drive continuous improvements.
NAND Nodal Usage and Planning:
Support the integration and planning of NAND Nodal transitions to optimize performance and cost.
Work closely with the memory planning and category product teams to incorporate optimized NAND nodes into product designs.
Analyze and understand the impact of NAND memory node transitions on cost and performance.
Design to Value (DtV):
Provide strategic guidance and direction for DtV efforts, ensuring the delivery of DtV targets across business units.
Establish roadmaps and assume accountability for DtV targets and timelines.
Communicate DtV priorities, processes, and progress across the cross functional teams.
Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a holistic and sustainable approach to DtV.
Drive value-cost tradeoffs by engaging the steering committee on recommendations and supporting fact-based decisions.