Operations Program Manager

Eaton Corporation•Omaha, NE

20d•$113,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Power Distribution and Control Assemblies business is seeking an Operations Program Manager II for its expanding Omaha Power Center manufacturing operations in Bellevue, Nebraska. The new 370,000-square-foot facility is expected to be online in 2027 and will support high-volume production of switchgear structures for AI data center customers. Relocation assistance is available. This site leadership role plans and executes manufacturing operations programs, including product-line transitions between plants, production-line moves, capital expenditure, industrialization of new product introductions, continuous improvement, and cost-out initiatives. The role also manages the plant project portfolio and supports annual profit planning. The Operations Program Manager is accountable for delivery within scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments; leads cross-functional teams; manages project business cases, schedules, spending, risks, and changes; and reports project status and performance to executives. The role supports successful operational readiness and startup, including equipment installation and validation, workforce readiness, production ramp-up, plant transitions, and supply continuity. It also serves as the site PROLaunch Champion and leads the PROLaunch Operations Assessment category. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years of formal project management experience, at least eight years of manufacturing or engineering experience, and PMP certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. The stated annual salary range is $113,000–$165,000.

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.
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.

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

Own program scope and ensure successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
Use effective program management tools and processes, including Eaton’s PROLaunch stage-gate process.
Serve as the 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 measurement.
Maintain project business cases and comply with Eaton’s Capital Appropriation Request and asset capitalization processes.
Control project spending, provide accurate forecasts, and monitor contingency utilization.
Apply requirements and change management practices; assess and communicate change impacts 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 report transparently on status, risks, schedules, and financial performance.
Establish team accountability and foster collaboration across functions and manufacturing locations.
Guide teams through trade-offs between replicating existing manufacturing processes and adopting new methods.
Manage the plant project portfolio and support the annual profit planning process.
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, industry best practices, and participation in Eaton’s PMO community.