Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations

Eaton Corporation•Woodridge, IL

3d•$146,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Distributed IT division is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations to join our team in Woodridge, IL. This position will be hybrid (3x2) with anticipated up to 50% travel. Relocation assistance available within US. Plan, direct, and execute capital projects related to footprint rationalizations, capacity expansions, manufacturing methods/processes, and facilities using comprehensive knowledge of existing capabilities and new technology. Examines the needs of the project/program/business to develop projects and build business cases. Able to effectively run program reviews at leadership level, highlight the overall program health / key risks. Responsible for achieving defined project metrics such as schedule, budget, and benefits. Ensure close collaboration with the local operations teams in order to assure project success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Program Management, or a combination of Program Management with some Operations, OpEx, Manufacturing Engineering OR Facilities experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of work in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Engineering
Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
Familiar with PROLaunch methodology
Familiar with Eaton CAR process and definition of project business cases
Proficient in Microsoft Project application
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton leadership and customers
Experience managing complex programs such as construction, production line moves, capacity expansions, and footprint rationalizations.
Self-motivating and acts in an ethical and truthful manner
Broad analytical skills and business acumen
Fully demonstrating in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools
Excellent team leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Team environment across multiple sites and customers globally.
Experience in financial tracking, spend forecasting, and asset capitalization
Experience in Risk Management and Business Continuity

Responsibilities

Facilitates effective and clear communications with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to deliver tough and/or critical messages in a transparent way with a go forward plan.
Manage and maintain program /project metrics for throughout the duration of projects
Develop and maintain resource plans to meet project schedule
Leverages global resources and prior project contacts to develop the best solutions and assemble best project business cases
Executes large and complex projects using their experience in Eaton’s PROLaunch processes
Build organizational competency - Mentors and trains key individuals in the organization
Evaluate alternate manufacturing processes (ex: additive manufacturing, Metal Infused Manufacturing, plating) that focus on cost reduction, material optimization, and supply chain resiliency
Able to assemble and lead a cross-functional team with engagement from all required functions/organizations
Drives accountability from required action owners
Able to develop equipment technical specifications and perform supplier/contractor evaluations as part of the selection process
Manage contractor/supplier work while on site at Eaton facilities and assure adherence to Eaton’s Contractor Safety Program
Manage project teams capital and expense spending within approved budget amounts. Provide monthly spending projection updates and able to hit forecasted targets
Assist in the development of various project scenarios for comparison and evaluation which could include footprint expansion and facility consolidations
Shares best practices on how to manage projects and also lessons learned based on implementation expereince