Program Manager I - Product Development

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

9d•$97,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Critical Power Solutions Division is hiring a Product Development Program Manager. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days elsewhere, for candidates living within 50 miles of Eaton’s Raleigh, North Carolina facility. Relocation benefits are available within the United States. The Program Manager leads complex, multidisciplinary product-development projects from initiation through completion, aiming to meet or exceed business goals. The role drives continuous improvement and a lean culture, and equips cross-functional teams with processes, tools, and systems to improve productivity and support organic growth. The expected annual salary range is $97,000–$143,000; actual salary depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of combined professional experience in Program Management, Engineering, and/or Product Development, including at least 2 years leading projects or programs.
Proficiency in project-management methodologies and tools, with a record of delivering complex engineering projects.
Experience with project scheduling and resource planning.
Experience completing financial analysis.
Knowledge of the product-development process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience leading and collaborating across an organization to achieve goals.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills to make data-driven business decisions.
Self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive, attentive to detail, task-oriented, and able to overcome obstacles to meet schedule requirements.
Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or the listed visa and immigration pathways.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent).
Product engineering or product design/development experience.
MBA or master’s degree.
Experience in the electrical industry.
Knowledge of industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to electrical and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage large product-development projects across multiple offices and time zones.
Collaborate with functional organizations to develop and track project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Work with functional teams, program managers, and the executive team to improve the organization’s program-management practices.
Create comprehensive business plans for product-development projects.
Address ambiguous challenges using project-management, change-management, and communication expertise.
Drive continuous improvement and a lean culture, and provide cross-functional teams with processes, tools, and systems to optimize productivity and support organic growth.