Program Manager

Eaton Corporation•Hodges, SC

6d•$97,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Program Manager. This position is responsible for the management of sustaining engineering, new process development, and continuous improvement projects supporting high volume production of LV switchboards for commercial and industrial applications. This includes managing the design, prototyping, supply, and production implementation of wiring harnesses for switchboards to support programmatic builds and on-time performance targets for hyperscale customers. The Program Manager manages the project planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking to achieve organizational objectives. This position requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 3 years experience leading programs or projects for engineering or manufacturing teams.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering Discipline.
Minimum of 6 years experience in program management and leadership of project teams.
PMP Certification
Experience managing new product development projects.
Knowledge of Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
Proficient communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
Must be capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members.
Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
Ensure standard program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile methodologies as applicable.
Lead global project teams. Identify required activities across functions and locations and hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured resource allocation plan.
Employ effective requirements and change management techniques. Assess and promptly communicate potential impacts of any changes and recommendations to stakeholders.
Lead teams in program risk assessment and deployment of sound mitigation strategies. Monitor risk and take decisive and early action to resolve any issues.
Maintain a robust Communications Plan, inclusive of regular presentations to senior leaders relevant to status of programs. Prepare and publish formal program metrics and reports on a (minimum) monthly basis.
Participate in annual planning processes such as road mapping, waterlining, and profit planning. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities within the portfolio.
Understand Eaton program management, financial, and productivity tracking systems and processes. Work with product line leaders to accurately forecast, monitor, and report on program financials. Manage product line portfoliio within profit plan budget.
Serve as a PROLaunch champion, mentor other PMs in the PMO community, help with implementation of improvement action plans and standardization of PM best practices.