Program Manager III

Eaton Corporation•Beachwood, OH

9h•$146,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton is seeking a Program Manager III to lead planning and execution of complex, enterprise-wide projects sponsored by the HR function. The role applies disciplined program management to help business and functional leaders deliver strategic priorities across a global, matrixed organization. Based at Eaton’s North American headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio, the position offers hybrid work. Relocation may be offered to candidates who live more than 50 miles from Beachwood. Reporting to the HR Vice President responsible for HR Functional Excellence, the Program Manager partners with HR leadership to deliver a portfolio of complex, highly visible projects. The role translates sponsor-defined priorities into integrated plans, establishes governance and decision processes, coordinates cross-functional workstreams, and drives timely delivery, adoption, and measurable outcomes. Programs may include transformation projects, organizational effectiveness initiatives, and other business initiatives. Success requires strong business acumen, working knowledge of HR, executive presence, and exceptional discretion. The expected annual salary range is $146,000–$215,000. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary is determined in part by skills, experience, qualifications, market factors, and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 10 years of progressive experience within a global, matrixed enterprise.
At least 5 years of program-management experience, including demonstrated experience managing complex transformation projects in HR, IT, Finance, or another enterprise function.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future corporate sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across countries and navigating global, regional, and local requirements.
PMP, PgMP, Prosci, or comparable program- or change-management certification.
Experience applying predictive, iterative, and hybrid delivery approaches and tools based on program needs.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and implementation; define scope, goals, deliverables, success measures, and expected business outcomes in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Manage several concurrent projects with different teams, stakeholders, priorities, dependencies, and time frames while maintaining portfolio alignment.
Translate sponsor-defined priorities into integrated project plans, implementation roadmaps, and stakeholder communications.
Establish appropriate governance, decision forums, roles, milestones, and escalation paths.
Manage milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and critical paths across workstreams; balance demands and resolve resource or schedule conflicts.
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and maintain alignment among HR, business, and functional stakeholders.
Use the PROLaunch process to drive actions through activity matrices, work packages, approvals, and decision-gate committees; escalate risks to prevent execution delays.
Develop resource and budget requirements and manage them against approved plans.
Build relationships with executive sponsors and provide concise, decision-ready updates, recommendations, and portfolio reporting for senior leaders.
Identify and manage risks, issues, scope changes, and contingencies, escalating decisions when needed.
Drive accountability, remove barriers, negotiate priorities, and influence workstream leaders to deliver commitments without formal authority.
Partner with change-management leaders to support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and sustainable outcomes.
Build trusted relationships and handle sensitive project information with sound judgment and discretion.