Director - Program Management

Eaton Corporation • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Director, Program Management for Eaton’s Energy Solutions and Services Group (ESS) provides strategic leadership for program management across five divisions, overseeing a $6B portfolio. This role is accountable for delivering new product launches and major redesigns, driving a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices, and ensuring achievement of throughput and growth objectives. The Director manages a team of senior program leaders, leads cross-functional initiatives, and partners with executive leadership to advance program management maturity and operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience in new product development
• Minimum of five (5) years people management experience
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• Thinks strategically and connects initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations.
• Adapts confidently to ambiguity, structures challenges, and recommends effective solutions.
• Communicates and presents clearly with influence at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Builds strong partnerships and fosters collaboration across diverse teams and functions.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, prioritizes effectively, and drives multiple projects to completion.
• Cultivates an inclusive, relationship-driven culture with sensitivity to global and cultural differences.
• Champions continuous improvement and inspires others through change and transformation.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certified

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for program management across five divisions, supporting a $6B portfolio and driving innovation in the electrical industry.
• Oversee and deliver new product launches and major product redesigns, ensuring all projects meet scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Own and lead the ESS New Product Development portfolio management and prioritization process, including presenting business cases for strategic projects and securing funding for high-impact initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices, embedding these principles throughout the organization.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of senior program leaders and program managers, promoting cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple business units and locations, enabling seamless integration among Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Advance program management maturity by partnering with executive leadership and sharing best practices across the organization.
• Implement and maintain advanced project and portfolio management tools and processes to ensure operational excellence.
• Track, analyze, and report on program progress, quality, and performance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Lead strategic initiatives such as engineering footprint consolidation and operational excellence projects that drive organizational growth.
• Act as a change agent, navigating complex challenges and championing the adoption of innovative program management methodologies.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach, building strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eaton Benefits Overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees