Edge Manager - Brightlayer

Overview

Eaton is seeking an Edge Offer Manager to define and drive the enterprise technology roadmap for connected hardware and edge computing capabilities across our portfolio. This role can be based in Beachwood, OH;
Menomonee Falls, WI;
Moon Township, PA; or Raleigh, NC. Candidates must be based in one of these locations as relocation assistance is not available. Some travel is expected (10–25%).

The annual salary range for this role is $146,000 – $215,000 and is eligible for a variable incentive program. Salary information is a general guideline and may vary based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

• Own the Bright layer Edge technology roadmap, aligned with Eaton’s digital and hardware product strategies.
• Define how connected hardware, edge software, and cloud services work together within the Bright layer architecture.
• Establish a clear point of view on what runs at the edge vs. in software (on-prem or cloud), and why, across various use cases.
• Define and evolve core Bright layer Edge capabilities, including device connectivity and industrial protocols, secure onboarding, data normalization, edge analytics, and edge AI/ML inference where appropriate.
• Partner with hardware and firmware teams to ensure new Eaton products are Bright layer Ready by design.
• Work with Bright layer architecture, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to translate product strategy into reference architectures and platform components.
• Drive alignment across Bright layer domains to reduce fragmentation and ensure edge capabilities meet OT reliability, latency, and security requirements.
• Act as the single owner for edge capabilities used by multiple Eaton businesses; collaborate with product teams to understand needs and drive common solutions.
• Translate customer and field feedback into edge requirements grounded in operational constraints (power continuity, optimization, safety, cybersecurity, air-gapped environments) and monitor competitive ecosystems.
• Own epics and capability backlogs for Bright layer Edge; partner with program management to ensure roadmap execution and dependency management; define and track success metrics (adoption across product lines, reuse of edge components, time to market, reliability, performance, and security at the edge).

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in product management, platform strategy, or systems engineering.
• Proven experience delivering connected products, embedded systems, or edge platforms in industrial or infrastructure environments.
• U.S. candidates:
  Eaton does not sponsor immigration petitions or support CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or related statuses.

• Experience in electrical infrastructure, power systems, data centers, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with EPMS, DCIM, BMS, SCADA, or OT systems.
• Experience defining secure device lifecycle management in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Exposure to edge analytics or AI-enabled industrial use cases.
• Experience working with enterprise digital platforms and across a multinational organization/time zones.

• Strong understanding of edge computing, device-to-cloud architectures, and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, multi-business enterprise.
• Strong technical fluency and credibility with engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. We are committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton provides benefits and may offer reasonable accommodation during the application process. If you require accommodation, please contact us as indicated in the job posting.