Program Manager III

Eaton is currently seeking a Program Manager III to lead the planning and execution of complex, enterprise-wide projects sponsored by the HR function. This role applies strong program-management discipline to help business and functional leaders deliver strategic priorities across a global, matrixed organization. This role will be based at our North American HQ in Beachwood OH with hybrid work available. If candidates are not located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood, OH relocation may be offered.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $146000 - $215000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton is embarking on a journey of transformation to better position the business to scale to meet our aggressive financial, growth and transformational objectives while expanding profitability and increasing market share. As Program Manager III, you will report into the HR – VP responsible for HR Functional Excellence and partner with HR leadership to lead a portfolio of complex, highly visible projects through implementation.

You will translate sponsor‑defined priorities into integrated plans; establish governance and decision processes; coordinate cross‑functional work streams; and drive timely delivery, adoption, and measurable outcomes. Programs may include transformation projects, organizational effectiveness, and other business initiatives. Success requires disciplined program management, strong business acumen, working knowledge of HR, executive presence, and exceptional discretion.

• Lead the planning and implementation of projects. Define project/program scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Establish clear success measures and maintain alignment throughout execution.
• Manage several projects concurrently, each with different project teams, stakeholders, priorities, dependencies, and delivery time frames, while maintaining alignment across the broader portfolio.
• Define project and program scope, goals, deliverables, success measures, and expected business outcomes in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Translate sponsor‑defined priorities into integrated project plans, implementation roadmaps, and clear stakeholder communications.
• Establish fit‑for‑purpose governance, decision forums, roles, milestones, and escalation paths.
• Manage milestones, critical dependencies, deliverables, and the critical path across work streams; balance competing demands and proactively resolve resource or schedule conflicts.
• Coordinate cross‑functional work streams and maintain alignment among HR, business, and functional stakeholders.
• Utilize the PROLaunch process to drive actions through the activity matrix, work packages, work package approvals, and decision gate committees. Escalate risks through the PROLaunch process to prevent execution‑related delays.
• Develop resource and budget requirements and manage them against approved plans.
• Build trusted relationship with executive sponsors and provide concise, decision‑ready updates, recommendations, and portfolio reporting tailored to senior leadership audiences.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, scope changes, and contingencies; escalate decisions when needed.
• Drive accountability, remove barriers, negotiate priorities, and influence workstream leaders to deliver commitments without relying on formal authority.
• Partner with change‑management leaders to support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and…