DfX Project Leader (Consumer Appliances)

TL;DR

DfX Project Leader (Consumer Appliances): Managing the Design for Excellence (DfX) initiative portfolio for the Full Automatic Coffee category with an accent on cost reduction, margin improvement, and product competitiveness. Focus on driving cross-functional execution across R&D, Procurement, and Operations to ensure delivery against annual savings targets.

Location: Must be based in Casalecchio di Reno, Italy (Hybrid model).

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in home appliances dedicated to turning houses into homes through innovation and design.

What you will do

• Own and maintain the DfX initiative portfolio and annual savings targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Product Management, R&D, Procurement, Quality, and Operations.
• Ensure robust governance, including financial impact tracking, risk assessment, and recovery planning.
• Identify opportunities for redesign, re-specification, and re-sourcing to improve product competitiveness.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting on DfX performance to management.
• Drive actions to closure and proactively remove roadblocks to meet delivery timelines.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in program management, product management, procurement, operations, or cost engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-million Euro cost reduction or margin improvement programs.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in consumer durables, electronics, or appliances.
• Strong project and portfolio management skills with high financial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Must be based in or able to work from Casalecchio di Reno, Italy.

Culture & Benefits

• Internationally competitive base salary benchmarked against global industry leaders.
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program.
• Hybrid working model combining office and home work.
• High-growth environment with significant learning and career development opportunities.
• Inclusive working culture with a strong international community.