Operations Program Manager II

Eaton Corporation • Omaha, NE

3d • $113,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Control Assemblies (PDCA) business is seeking an Operations Program Manager II for its expanding manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The site leadership role plans and executes manufacturing operations programs, including product-line transitions between plants, production-line moves, capital expenditure, industrialization of new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and cost-out. The role also manages the plant’s project portfolio and supports its annual profit-planning process.

The position is accountable for delivering programs within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments. It applies Eaton’s PROLaunch stage-gate process, serves as the site PROLaunch Champion, and leads the Operations Assessment category. The manager establishes program structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measures; maintains business cases and project schedules; controls spending and forecasts; and communicates changes, risks, and project performance to stakeholders and executives.

The role guides cross-functional teams through manufacturing transitions and project execution, including equipment delivery and installation, FAT/SAT validation, workforce readiness, startup, and production ramp-up. It also manages equipment and inventory moves, cutover sequencing, supply continuity, and asset disposition. The manager promotes accountability and collaboration across functions and manufacturing locations, supports proactive decision-making and continuous improvement, and participates in Eaton’s PMO community.

The role is based at Eaton’s Omaha Power Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. The expanded 370,000-square-foot facility is expected to be online in 2027. Relocation assistance is available. The expected annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000; actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of experience in a formalized project manager role, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and project-team leadership.
• At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• PMP certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Strong analytical, business, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with an owner’s mindset.
• Clear and concise written, verbal, and executive-presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead large cross-functional teams across locations, time zones, and cultures.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, establish direction in unfamiliar situations, and maintain a detail- and process-oriented approach.
• Comfort working across office, construction job-site, and manufacturing environments.
• Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction, modification, transition, and startup of manufacturing lines or facilities.
• Prior roles involving daily interaction with the manufacturing shop floor.
• Familiarity with low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, electrical houses, and other power distribution equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Master’s degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute manufacturing operations programs, including product-line transitions between plants, production-line moves, capital expenditure, NPI industrialization, continuous improvement, and cost-out.
• Manage the plant’s project portfolio and support its annual profit-planning process.
• Ensure programs meet technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Use effective program-management tools and processes, including Eaton’s PROLaunch stage-gate process.
• Serve as site PROLaunch Champion and lead the Operations Assessment category for PROLaunch.
• Lead cross-functional project teams by establishing program structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measures.
• Maintain project business cases and comply with Eaton’s Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) and asset capitalization processes.
• Control project spending, provide accurate forecasts, and monitor contingency use.
• Apply requirements and change-management techniques; assess and communicate the potential impacts of changes and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain detailed Microsoft Project schedules, identify interdependencies, and hold team members accountable.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve critical issues using manufacturing operations expertise.
• Manage transition from project execution to operational readiness, including equipment delivery and installation, FAT/SAT validation, workforce readiness, startup, and production ramp-up.
• Manage equipment and inventory moves, cutover sequencing, supply continuity, and asset disposition for plant transitions.
• Deliver executive project reviews and provide transparent reporting on status, risks, schedules, and financial performance.
• Establish team accountability while fostering collaboration across organizational levels, functions, and manufacturing locations.
• Guide teams toward proactive decisions and evaluate trade-offs between replicating existing manufacturing processes and adopting new methods.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, industry best practices, and participation in Eaton’s PMO community.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.
• Competitive pay and benefit programs for eligible employees, including Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

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