Engineering-Program Manager
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking an Engineering-Program Manager at its South Milwaukee, Wisconsin facility. The role leads cross-functional teams through project execution, turning concepts into successful outcomes across new product development, operational improvements, cost reduction, and sustaining initiatives. The position partners with engineering, operations, and business teams to align work with strategic objectives, manage priorities and risks, and deliver projects with attention to quality, timing, and cost. The Engineering-Program Manager also oversees a portfolio of projects, monitors financial performance and program benefits, facilitates stakeholder communication, and promotes continuous improvement and program management best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- At least five years of engineering experience in project leadership and/or New Product Development.
- Must not require employment-based immigration sponsorship or support, including the specified CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa, and portability arrangements.
- Problem-solving experience using Root Cause Analysis techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on cross-functional product development teams.
- Experience with program and project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
- Knowledge of PROLaunch, ProPM, or similar project management 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.
- Knowledge of power systems, switchgear, and regulator products or applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project execution by developing plans, managing schedules and deliverables, tracking performance, and ensuring phase gate completion.
- Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of a project portfolio aligned with strategic objectives and effective resource utilization.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating critical concerns as needed.
- Lead project meetings, provide stakeholder updates, and document decisions, actions, and program changes.
- Manage project budgets, support forecasting and business case development, and track realization of program benefits.
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams, promote accountability and collaboration, and resolve challenges to achieve program objectives.
- Capture lessons learned, promote program management best practices, and support PMO process and standard work enhancements.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
