Project Manager - Operations

Eaton Corporation • Syracuse, NY

13h • $97,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager – Operations, is responsible for the planning and execution of assigned facilities and manufacturing transformation projects within the GEIS business. This role focuses on delivering projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements. The Project Manager applies standard project management practices to coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage schedules, track costs, mitigate risks, and ensure smooth execution with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. This role works closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and external partners to ensure project objectives are met and transition to operations is seamless.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement, and/or Manufacturing Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Strong project management skills with experience leading large-scale facility transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of machining processes, CNC equipment, casting methods, metallurgy, Plastic molding, foundry operations, and finishing processes (e.g. plating, painting, coatings and burnishing).
• Ability to develop and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Technical degree

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned facilities and manufacturing transformation projects, ensuring adherence to defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and execution strategies aligned with program‑level objectives.
• Track project progress and take corrective actions to address variances and execution risks.
• Coordinate execution of manufacturing line, equipment, and material flow relocations, including move sequencing, shutdown windows, and restart activities.
• Support equipment disassembly, transport, installation, and re‑qualification in partnership with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure minimal impact to production, customer deliveries, and safety during move activities.
• Support new site build‑out or closures, including facilities readiness, equipment installation / decommissioning, and operational handoff.
• Coordinate day-to-day execution across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, EHS, Finance, HR, and external contractors.
• Manage dependencies and resolve execution issues through collaboration and escalation as needed.
• Participate in regular project and program reviews, providing accurate status updates and risk assessments.
• Track project costs, purchase orders, and capital expenditures against approved budgets.
• Identify execution risks and implement mitigation actions to protect timeline, cost, and safety outcomes.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and change control records.
• Ensure all project activities are planned and executed in accordance with EHS requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support permit requirements, contractor safety compliance, and pre‑task risk assessments.
• Verify readiness for operational handoff through inspections, checklists, and completion documentation.
• Provide clear and timely project status reports, including schedule updates, cost performance, risks, and issues.
• Communicate effectively with plant leadership and functional stakeholders to align execution activities.
• Support stakeholder change communications related to project execution and operational transitions.
• Apply Eaton and GEIS project management tools, templates, and best practices.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement across facilities transformation efforts.
• Contribute to a strong culture of execution discipline, accountability, and safety.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Eaton Benefits Overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees