Operational IT BRM

Eaton Corporation•Coraopolis, PA

10d•$146,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is seeking an Operational IT BRM, based in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, or Beachwood, Ohio. The role serves as the primary IT business partner for Electrical Sector PCS US/Canada plant leadership and is accountable for translating business strategy into operationally sound, digitally enabled outcomes. It drives operational excellence by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to enterprise processes and technology adoption, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value, shop-floor stability, and operational improvements across the PCS region. The role also owns the integrity of the digital thread across platforms to enable end-to-end data flow, visibility, and decision-making. The PCS US/Canada BRM serves as a trusted advisor and day-to-day IT contact for plant managers and operations leaders across US and Canada plants. The position drives plant-level IT execution across ERP, MES, shop-floor technologies, infrastructure, cybersecurity, end-user computing, and operational technology. It supports technology-enabled operational outcomes, business investment decisions, solution deployments, and digital transformation initiatives across the PCS footprint. The expected annual salary range is $146,000–$215,000, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. Travel is typically 25%, with occasional travel up to 50% based on business needs. No relocation benefit is offered. Candidates generally must live within 50 miles of Beachwood, Ohio, or Moon Township, Pennsylvania; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 10 years of IT, digital, or operational experience, including senior accountability for large-scale, cross-business or multi-region initiatives with measurable business impact.
At least 2 years supporting plant or operations IT.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle ebiz, or Mapics, and MES/manufacturing execution systems in an industrial environment.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong stakeholder management and partnership skills with plant and divisional leaders; business acumen and an operational mindset.
Bias for action and accountability, ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment, and coaching capability for direct reports.
Demonstrated leadership in operational excellence and applying Lean and continuous improvement principles in complex business or functional environments.
Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams within a business, function, or region.
Ability to lead teams and initiatives through complexity, ambiguity, and significant change while ensuring adoption and measurable outcomes.
Financial and investment acumen, including portfolio prioritization, vendor coordination, and value realization.
Ability to use structured, outcome-focused storytelling to connect business needs, digital initiatives, and results.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on expertise in ERP (SAP/Oracle ebiz), MES, manufacturing IT, end-user support, and shop-floor systems.
Advanced-to-SME understanding of enterprise platforms and integrations, including how system design and data flows affect operational performance and scalability.
Advanced understanding of IT and digital trends and their application to enterprise operating models, resilience, and growth.
Enterprise-level application of Lean and Six Sigma principles; certification is not required.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence across businesses, functions, and regions.
Advanced financial and commercial acumen, including investment governance and vendor strategy.
Directionally aligned to a Business President, Senior Vice President, or equivalent executive leadership.
Experience managing managers or leading multiple cross-functional teams; ability to influence outcomes across multiple businesses, value streams, or regions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of accountability for IT outcomes supporting PCS US and Canada operations across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, commercial, and service functions.
Ensure technology investments and solutions improve productivity, quality, reliability, customer experience, and business performance across PCS plants.
Improve efficiency, stability, and scalability by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles to digital workflows and technology-enabled processes; spend time in manufacturing facilities and on the shop floor to understand challenges and improvement opportunities.
Maintain alignment and data continuity across design, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and service systems to preserve the digital thread and enable visibility, traceability, and decision-making.
Drive plant-level IT execution across ERP, MES, shop-floor technologies, infrastructure, cybersecurity, end-user computing, and operational technology environments.
Identify, triage, escalate, and drive resolution of operational IT issues affecting plant performance, manufacturing execution, data integrity, customer commitments, or business operations.
Collaborate with Plant Managers, operations leadership, SIS resources, and finance partners to review technology investments and provide recommendations supporting annual profit planning, operational contribution targets, and strategic objectives.
Develop and defend business cases, including Capital Authorization Requests, funding requests, budget management, operational contribution commitments, ROI analysis, and benefits realization plans.
Partner with PCS leadership to identify, qualify, and prioritize business demand and translate regional and plant needs into prioritized PCS portfolio roadmaps.
Collaborate with Capability Leaders, Program Managers, architects, and delivery teams to define scope, engage stakeholders, establish milestone accountability, and ensure readiness, stability, adoption, supportability, successful delivery, and expected value realization.
Partner with global IT delivery teams on plant implementations, solution deployments, infrastructure upgrades, operational improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
Work with Enterprise Architecture and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, cybersecurity requirements, data governance principles, and long-term technology strategy while meeting business needs.
Eliminate redundant, non-standard, or low-value solutions that add operational complexity, support costs, or technical debt.
Participate as an active member of the Digital Governance Council, contributing to governance, prioritization, investment decisions, execution oversight, and business-technology alignment.
Escalate and resolve systemic issues affecting operational performance, customer experience, business continuity, or data integrity.