Program Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Program Manager.

## What you’ll do:

The Program Manager’s primary responsibilities are to lead cross-functional project teams on globally integrated new product development programs. Projects will be executed within phased gated process framework. The program manager is responsible for managing deliverables across the team to ensure delivery is aligned to committed schedules, cost goals and constraints, and product quality. The program manager communicates project status across the organization leading their teams to deliver project objectives in support of Eaton’s Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB), Air Circuit Breakers (ACB), Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Interrupters and Meters and Relays (M&R). The program manager further advances the state of the art of program management and team excellence through meeting continuous improvement objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Actively manages programs from beginning to end. Develops comprehensive program management plans to achieve objectives and meet commitments. Program Management Plan includes Scope, Budget, Business Case, Schedule, Resource, Risk Management, Capital, Communications, etc..

B. Responsible for working with Team members and resource managers to ensure allocations meet program needs and any gaps are identified and effectively mitigated or escalated.

C. Clearly defines scope of work and builds plans to achieve; manages scope challenges and stakeholders.

D. Regularly monitors, communicates, and controls program performance against plan, makes adjustments, and drives clear actions to address gaps.

E. Ensures that all members of the Program Team execute the program plan in adherence with standard phase gate methodology and tools.

F. Understands risk identification and management; proactively mitigates program risks, develops contingency plans and takes advantage of opportunities.

G. Facilitates clear communications with all internal and external stakeholders. Ability to deliver critical messages in a transparent way with a go forward plan. Adjusts approach to match the audience and projects confidence along with the appropriate sense of urgency.

H. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with decision-makers, while holding them accountable to their commitments. Recognizes when and how to elevate issues and secure help needed.

I. Drives importance of meeting business & financial commitments across the program team and communicates impact of program/technical decisions on the financials.

J. Applies Decision Quality Framework when appropriate. Analyzes only accurate data and quality assumptions. Considers all stakeholder outcomes for the optimum decision. Balances analysis with timeliness of decision.

K. Provides recognition to team members and ensures that individuals feel that they are an important part of a cohesive team. Leads by example and follows through with commitments. Demonstrates perseverance and remains positive through tough challenges.

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## Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years in project management or 5 years combined experience in product development, manufacturing, engineering, and project management
• Demonstrated project management experience, responsible for schedule, budgets, quality or deliverables and stakeholder management
• Must be able to work in the SDDC without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of SDDC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in Project Management; or a combination of Project Management and Product Development
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experienced in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Experienced in Operational Growth programs.
• Experienced in stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
• Experienced in waterfall methodology, Agile a plus
• Experienced in product development and stage gate process.
• Experienced in manufacturing/process engineering, quality or related operations functions.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of tools including Microsoft project.
• Project management and team building skills.
• Understanding of basic engineering principles with respect to electromechanical devices or systems.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

## Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Proven Leadership skills - capability to lead within a global, cross functional team environment across multiple sites.
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to think strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation aptitude and public speaking experience.
• Detailed planning ability and strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and an innovative mind set.
• Practical experience and understanding of the electrical industry such as construction and industrial markets.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.