Program Manager II

Eaton Corporation•Orchard Park, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Mission Systems Division is currently seeking a Program Manager II. This position is based at our Orchard Park, NY plant. The Program Manager II is a key leadership role within Eaton’s Aerospace and Defense business, supporting the development and execution of mission critical programs that power and protect aircraft, spacecraft, and defense platforms around the world. In this role, you will lead medium to high complexity programs from inception through delivery, driving disciplined execution across cost, schedule, quality, and performance commitments. You will collaborate with cross functional teams while serving as a trusted interface to customers in highly regulated aerospace and defense markets. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Operating at the intersection of engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and the customer, the Program Manager II applies structured program management practices and data driven insights, including earned value metrics, to manage execution, risk, and change while delivering predictable outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful programs and build deep technical and business experience within a dynamic and expanding business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
5+ years of Project and/or Program Management experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of at least one development program through the full lifecycle
Experience managing $1M+ programs
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future
This position requires access to information or hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry
Working knowledge of program management fundamentals, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
PMP certification
Familiarity with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools
Experience using Deltek program management and cost control tools (e.g., Cobra, Open Plan, PM Compass, or equivalent)
Oracle ERP systems experience
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), including interpretation and use of CPI/SPI metrics
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) on aerospace or defense programs

Responsibilities

Lead programs to meet technical, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
Develop and maintain Program Management Plans, including scope, schedule, budget, WBS, resources, risk, and communications
Build and manage integrated schedules and execution plans using standard program management tools
Apply EVMS principles, including interpretation of CPI/SPI, to assess performance, identify trends, and drive corrective actions
Ensure adherence to Eaton standard program management and phase gate methodologies (e.g., PROLaunch)
Establish program governance, lead reviews, and manage escalation and corrective action cadence
Execute programs to the approved business case, managing cost, margin, and financial commitments
Partner with the PMO and Finance to support financial reporting, forecasting, and performance assessments
Communicate cost and schedule status, risks, and recovery actions using objective performance data
Serve as a primary customer interface for assigned programs
Manage customer communications, expectations, and contractual commitments
Ensure execution aligns with contractual requirements, specifications, and scope, including support of scope change assessments and negotiations
Support bid and proposal efforts by providing execution inputs such as schedules, risk assessments, resource estimates, and delivery plans
Partner with Bid Managers and cross functional teams to ensure proposed scope, cost, and schedules are executable
Participate in proposal reviews and support transition from proposal to execution upon award
Leverage lessons learned to inform proposal strategy and execution planning
Identify, track, and manage program risks, issues, and opportunities
Integrate cost and schedule performance trends into mitigation and recovery planning
Ensure effective change control and baseline management, escalating emerging risks as needed
Lead and influence cross functional teams in a matrixed environment
Coordinate resources across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts
Drive accountability, collaboration, and timely decision making across the program team