Engineering Manager - Program Manager

Eaton Corporation • South Milwaukee, WI

11d • $113,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Reliability Division is seeking an Engineering Manager - Program Manager for its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. The role leads a team of Program Managers and drives successful execution of complex initiatives. The manager partners across functions to translate strategy into action, support world-class program execution, develop a high-performing team, influence product development, optimize portfolio performance, and champion continuous improvement in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of program management experience in new product development.
• At least two years of leadership experience or demonstrated people management capability.
• Strong ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and influence decisions across organizational levels.
• Experience driving program management best practices, process standardization, governance, and PMO maturity.
• Ability to build organizational strength through talent assessment, development planning, and succession readiness.
• Applicants must not require employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing Program Managers or technical professionals.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of PROLaunch, ProPM, or equivalent phase-gate methodologies.
• PMP certification or equivalent program management training.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Power BI, Jira, or related program management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Program Managers; establish expectations, provide performance feedback, support career development, and build program management capability.
• Manage team capacity and workloads, identify resource gaps, and work with functional leaders to address business needs and optimize program and portfolio performance.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate program risks and issues to support successful execution and informed decision-making.
• Build relationships with business leaders and stakeholders, provide portfolio visibility, facilitate alignment, communicate program status, and support effective decision-making.
• Support business case development; forecast resource and capital requirements; track project investments; and manage program and portfolio financial performance against business objectives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a results-oriented culture.
• Implement best practices, strengthen program management discipline, standardize processes, and advance PMO maturity through continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager