Sr Program Manager - ARS Capacity Expansion

Eaton Corporation•North Little Rock, AR

10d•$130,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Sector America, ARS/Fibrebond division, is hiring a Senior Program Manager to lead strategic capacity-expansion initiatives at its new manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Fibrebond designs and manufactures pre-integrated modular buildings and power enclosures for data center, industrial, utility, and communications customers. The role leads cross-functional teams executing manufacturing transformation projects that expand capacity for power distribution assemblies and support Eaton’s growth. Initiatives include greenfield facility development from concept through startup and production ramp, brownfield plant expansions, product-line transfers between manufacturing sites, and manufacturing network optimization. The role translates senior leaders’ strategic direction into actionable plans and oversees execution across technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments. It reports directly to the PMO Director of ARS Capacity Expansion and requires up to 25% travel. Relocation assistance is available to candidates currently residing in the United States. The expected annual salary range is $130,000–$190,000. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least eight years of project-management experience, at least three years involving construction, modification, transition, and startup of industrial, manufacturing, or similar facilities, and PMP certification or the ability to obtain it within one year. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. Eaton provides health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least eight years of experience owning and applying project-management methodologies, processes, and tools to execute large-scale projects.
At least three years of experience involving construction, modification, transition, and startup of industrial, manufacturing, or similar facilities.
PMP certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills, including preparing and delivering executive presentations.
Detail- and process-oriented, with strong stakeholder-management skills across functions and organizational levels.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen; able to lead teams through ambiguity and chart a course in unfamiliar situations.
Comfort interacting in office, construction-site, and manufacturing environments.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with ability to lead large teams across multiple locations, time zones, and cultures.
Able to meet the position’s travel requirement of up to 25%.
Must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support from Eaton.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience managing construction projects valued at or above $25 million, including startup of new manufacturing facilities.
Experience in heavy-duty manufacturing or fabrication.
Familiarity with low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, busway, and other power distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead a Zero Incident Safety Culture for construction, installation, and startup, while meeting EHS, OSHA, permit, and code requirements.
Use effective program-management tools and processes, including Eaton’s PROLaunch stage-gate process.
Lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity by establishing program structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measures.
Own program scope and execute within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
Maintain project business cases and follow Eaton’s Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) and asset-capitalization processes.
Control project spending, forecast accurately, and monitor contingency utilization.
Apply requirements and change-management practices; assess and promptly communicate change impacts and recommendations to stakeholders.
Create and maintain detailed Microsoft Project schedules, identify team interdependencies, and hold team members accountable.
Use construction, startup, and operations expertise to identify risks, implement mitigations, and resolve critical issues.
Transition projects to operational readiness, including equipment delivery and installation, FAT/SAT validation, workforce readiness, startup, and production ramp-up.
Manage equipment and inventory moves, cutover sequencing, supply continuity, and asset disposition for plant transitions.
Deliver executive project reviews and report transparently on status, risks, schedules, and financial performance.
Establish accountability for internal teams, contractors, and strategic partners while fostering collaboration across functions and manufacturing locations.
Compile RFPs, review contractor quotations, and support negotiations for major construction and equipment contracts.
Manage architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty firms, and other project partners in executing the work.
Drive proactive decision-making and evaluate trade-offs between replicating existing manufacturing processes and adopting new methods.
Support continuous improvement through lessons learned, industry best practices, and participation in the Electrical Sector Americas PMO community.