Job Description Define, standardize, and continuously optimize global structures, processes, tools, and methods in the field of Strategic Value Management across all Business Areas (BAs). Support strategy development and roadmap planning within Strategic Value Management (SVM). Monitor and analyze long-term trends in product cost and value management and derive recommendations for improvement. Develop a sustainable Product Costing strategy covering the full product lifecycle – from quotation to aftermarket. Design, harmonize, and optimize core costing and evaluation processes across all BAs. Develop and implement a global Product Costing Logic (top-down, bottom-up, greenfield) with automated GAP analysis and standardized workflows. Integrate generic products into the overall costing logic using standardized evaluation approaches. Establish a single source of truth for key cost elements such as global labor rates, material prices, floor rates, energy costs etc. Optimize costing processes during acquisition, quotation, and target definition in close collaboration with SVM Systems & Standards. Develop, roll out, and maintain a unified Product Cost Calculation framework including defined target KPI structures applicable across all BAs. Implement standardized Make-or-Buy and Product Cost Benchmarking processes with templates, process descriptions, and RASIC matrices. Develop and deploy methodologies and templates for rapid cost indication (Quick-Cost indicator: make parts, buy parts, tooling, line investments, initial costs). Development and roll out the Design-to-Value methodology, process and tool over all BA´s in close cooperation with all relevant Stakeholders Develop and implement cost tracking tools ensuring full cost transparency over the product lifecycle. Establish global governance for evaluation standards in Product Target Costing and Value Engineering. Coordinate and implement standardized product costing processes across the full product lifecycle. Functionally lead international working groups and task forces on costing and evaluation topics over all hierarchical levels Develop and conduct training sessions, workshops, and coaching for international Target Costing teams. Create internal and external publications (guidelines, training materials, videos) to promote best practices. Conduct internal and external benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities. Develop tools and methodologies for transparent cost tracking and target achievement. Support the definition of cost targets and the achievement of defined goals in strategic projects. Continuously analyze product cost structures to ensure long-term competitiveness.