Senior Manager Product Cost Optimization - Process & Industrialization (all genders)
gropyus•Berlin, Berlin
Work Mode
onsite
Job Type
full_time
Posted
10/14/2026
Role Overview & Requirements
div class= content-intro p strong About The Company /strong /p p GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with a wide range of design options, automated offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company is able to create resilient timber housing quickly and cost-effectively. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity, and play a substantial role in improving sustainability. The company delivers its multi-family houses as a complete and turnkey solution. The combination of technology, construction, robotics, and manufacturing expertise means buildings can be created in a fully digitalized end-to-end process. The building system is based on versatile wall and slab elements, making it easier to optimize land use, customize plans, and build fast with both off-site construction and on-site assembly. This system is complemented by the Building Operating System–developed in-house. /p /div h2 span data-contrast= none span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 About the Role /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;134245418 quot;:true, quot;134245529 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:261, quot;335559739 quot;:261, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /h2 p span data-contrast= auto Join GROPYUS and help drive cost competitiveness across our innovative building systems. Working at the intersection of product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and construction, you will identify and realize cost optimization opportunities throughout the building lifecycle. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:210, quot;335559739 quot;:210, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto As Senior Cost Optimization Manager - Building Systems, you will play a key role in developing transparent cost structures, challenging technical solutions, and driving value engineering initiatives across our product portfolio. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:210, quot;335559739 quot;:210, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /p p span class= TextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 lang= EN-US data-contrast= auto span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 This role is particularly suited to strong candidates from automotive /strong /span strong span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 /aviation /span span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 / ship building /span span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 , industrial manufacturing, or other lean-driven indust /span /strong span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 strong ries /strong who bri /span span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 ng a strong /span span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 track record /span span class= NormalTextRun SCXW138949421 BCX8 in cost optimization, value engineering, and operational excellence to support the industrialization of building systems. /span /span span class= EOP Selected SCXW138949421 BCX8 data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:210, quot;335559739 quot;:210, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /p p span data-contrast= auto span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 Your /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 are /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 a /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 of /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 responsibilitie /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 s /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 includ /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 e /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 : /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;134245418 quot;:true, quot;134245529 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:1, quot;335551620 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:0, quot;335559737 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:261, quot;335559739 quot;:261, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Support the development and implementation of the Building Systems Cost Optimization strategy, ensuring cost competitiveness and value creation across the product portfolio /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Apply design-to-cost, should-cost, value engineering, and target-costing methodologies across product development, manufacturing, procurement, and construction functions /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Identify, analyze, and prioritize cost optimization opportunities for building systems, components, materials, and construction interfaces /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Develop and maintain transparent cost models and cost benchmarks, ensuring continuous learning from estimated versus actual cost performance /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Drive cross-functional cost optimization initiatives and support implementation of improvement measures /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Construction, and R amp;D teams to embed cost awareness into decision-making processes /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li /ul p span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /p h2 span data-contrast= none span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 About /span span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 You /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;134245418 quot;:true, quot;134245529 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:261, quot;335559739 quot;:261, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /h2 p strong span data-contrast= auto span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 Must-Have Skills /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;134245418 quot;:true, quot;134245529 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:261, quot;335559739 quot;:261, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /strong /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Extensive experience in cost engineering, product costing, value engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or cost optimization strong within automotive/aviation/ship building, lean manufacturing, high-volume production /strong , or similarly advanced industrial environments /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong track record applying strong Lean Manufacturing principles /strong and strong continuous improvement methodologies /strong to achieve measurable cost, productivity, and efficiency improvements /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Proven track record of delivering measurable cost reductions and business impact through cross-functional initiatives /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical solutions into financial outcomes /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Usual business travel between our sites expected /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Fluent English language skills /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li /ul p span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; /span /p p strong span data-contrast= auto span data-ccp-parastyle= heading 2 Nice-to-Have Skills /span /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;134245418 quot;:true, quot;134245529 quot;:true, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:261, quot;335559739 quot;:261, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /strong /p ul li span data-contrast= auto Experience with industrialized construction, modular building systems, prefabricated housing. /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Familiarity with timber construction, German-speaking construction markets, and digital costing tools /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, contractor interfaces, and project cost drivers /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li li span data-contrast= auto Fluent German language skills /span span data-ccp-props= { quot;134233117 quot;:false, quot;134233118 quot;:false, quot;201341983 quot;:0, quot;335551550 quot;:0, quot;335551620 quot;:0, quot;335559738 quot;:0, quot;335559739 quot;:0, quot;335559740 quot;:300} nbsp; /span /li /ul h2 span data-ccp-props= {} nbsp; br What we offer nbsp; br /span /h2 ul li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 span data-contrast= auto An nbsp; strong unlimited /strong /span strong nbsp; /strong span data-contrast= auto strong contract nbsp; /strong with 30 vacation days. nbsp; /span /li li strong data-olk-copy-source= MailCompose Flexible work: /strong nbsp;We value regular in‑person collaboration in the office, while also offering working from home and the opportunity to work up to 40 days a year from abroad. /li li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 strong span data-contrast= auto Attractive perks and benefits /span /strong span data-contrast= auto : We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions. nbsp; nbsp; /span /li li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 strong span data-contrast= auto Virtual Shares Program /span /strong span data-contrast= auto : Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program. nbsp; /span /li li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 strong em span data-contrast= auto Ownership /span /em /strong span data-contrast= auto : You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on /span span data-contrast= auto nbsp; /span span data-contrast= auto nbsp;all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them. nbsp; /span /li li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 strong span data-contrast= auto The chance to be part of something big /span /strong span data-contrast= auto : Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living. nbsp; nbsp; /span /li li data-leveltext= data-font= Symbol data-listid= 1 data-list-defn-props= { quot;335552541 quot;:1, quot;335559685 quot;:720, quot;335559991 quot;:360, quot;469769226 quot;: quot;Symbol quot;, quot;469769242 quot;:[8226], quot;469777803 quot;: quot;left quot;, quot;469777804 quot;: quot; quot;, quot;469777815 quot;: quot;hybridMultilevel quot;} data-aria-posinset= 6 data-aria-level= 1 strong span data-contrast= auto A diverse and enriching work environment /span /strong span data-contrast= auto strong : /strong nbsp;Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team. /span nbsp; nbsp; /li /ul div class= content-conclusion h4 Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet. br br We can't wait to get to know you. nbsp; br For more information, visit our nbsp; a href= https://gropyus.com/ website /a . /h4 /div Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow
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