Senior Advisor, Technical Program Management (Round Rock, TX)

Senior Advisor, Technical Program Management

Every product Dell Technologies deliver depends on smart, strategic cost decisions made long before it reaches our customers. Our Technical Program Management team within Materials & Procurement is at the center of that work - developing strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation across global supply chains.

We combine our expertise in manufacturing cost structures, component-level costing, and logistics cost analysis to develop commodity strategies that drive competitive pricing and strengthen Dell''s product portfolio.

What you'll achieve:

We''re looking for a Senior Advisor, Technical Program Manager to lead cost optimization efforts across our Server & Storage portfolio. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, procurement, and program management, this role was built for you.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Advisor on our Technical Program Management team based in Round Rock, Texas.

Who We Are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you.

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Take the first step towards your dream career:

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in engineering, procurement, product cost management, or a related technical field
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in product design or engineering environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs and competing priorities
• Strong communication and influencing skills - you can guide diverse teams toward alignment without direct authority

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor''s or master''s degree in engineering (EE, ME, CE, CS) or a related field and familiarity with x86 server and storage architectures and technologies
• Procurement or supplier management experience with Design for Cost/Value methodologies and competitive product teardowns

You will:

Drive Product Cost Strategy

• Develop and communicate structural cost targets for Server & Storage programs from concept (Define) through planning phases
• Deliver cost analysis, Technology Tax assessments, and Design to Value/Design to Cost insights at both the component and system level
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities through product development, procurement strategies, and competitive teardown activities

Lead Across Teams

• Partner with Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, and Product Management to manage complex, high-priority programs from design through delivery
• Define business requirements and facilitate adoption of new infrastructure with cross-functional partners
• Maintain program cost milestones and ensure alignment with broader program schedules
• Present cost insights and recommendations in forums ranging from working-level sessions to executive reviews

Shape Strategy

• Analyze emerging market and technology trends and translate them into actionable cost strategies for Dell Technologies and our customers
• Develop practical solutions to complex business challenges through thorough investigation and stakeholder collaboration

You will:

Drive Product Cost Strategy

• Develop and communicate structural cost targets for Server & Storage programs from concept (Define) through planning phases
• Deliver cost analysis, Technology Tax assessments, and Design to Value/Design to Cost insights at both the component and system level
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities through product development, procurement strategies, and competitive teardown activities

Lead Across Teams

• Partner with Engineering, Marketing, Procurement, and Product Management to manage complex, high-priority programs from design through delivery
• Define business requirements and facilitate adoption of new infrastructure with cross-functional partners
• Maintain program cost milestones and ensure alignment with broader program schedules
• Present cost insights and recommendations in forums ranging from working-level sessions to executive reviews

Shape Strategy

• Analyze emerging market and technology trends and translate them into actionable cost strategies for Dell Technologies and our customers
• Develop practical solutions to complex business challenges through thorough investigation and stakeholder collaboration