Program Manager

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Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking a Program Manager I.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,000 - $130,000 a year. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Location and work arrangement
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This hybrid role must work on-site 3 days a week in Southfield, Michigan or Carol Stream, IL Eaton locations. Relocation is not available. Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of either location.

What You’ll Do

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for leading projects within our Power Connectors Automotive/Commercial Division in New Product Introduction (NPI, Prototype phase, etc.) and industrialization (STP - Standard Transition Process, VA/VE, Engineering changes, capacity upgrades, etc.) that deliver on business case cost and benefit commitments. Ensure correct and rigorous application of Eaton NPI processes/tools (Pro Launch, ProPM, etc.) on projects/programs and coach cross-functional teams on NPI processes as applicable.

• Manage the project lifecycle from development through launch while achieving business case financials of the NPI Program(s) / STP Program(s) and/or VAVE projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability and performance established for commercial, technical, and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans that deliver on scope, schedule, and financial commitments. Guide teams from project initiation through planning, executing, monitoring, and closure.
• Influence and secure baseline business case expectations with key stakeholders in scope, benefit, cost, assumptions, risks/opportunities, milestones, and alternate implementation scenarios. Fully understand and articulate business case financials and content.
• Establish organizational resource management plans that clearly articulate requirements for core team member, work package approver, and decision gate committee member engagement for the project duration.
• Build effective cross-functional team dynamics by recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses, providing proactive feedback and coaching, and creating an atmosphere that inspires learning and recognition. Drive proactive risk mitigation and methodical problem solving.
• Leverage program management standard work processes, tools, systems, and performance measures to provide an operational cadence, agility and transparency during project execution.
• Establish and execute effective internal and external stakeholder communication strategies that address customer, internal leadership, and core team needs for the duration of a project.
• Tailor messaging and lead project/program reviews with multiple levels of leadership to enable robust decision making and risk mitigation.
• Develop negotiation strategies with functional partners that meet business case commitments for both customer and supplier contract management. Ensure effective change management processes and contract language is designed and applied.
• Engage in new business proposal development by partnering on product strategy and product roadmap initiatives.
• Strengthen skillsets in cross-functional and operational knowledge areas outside of previous domain expertise (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
  Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development.
• Experience in managing and leading projects through complete NPI cycle as a Program Manager.
• Proficient in program and project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Eaton will not sponsor employment immigration for this position. This includes CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap, O-1, E-3, TN, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidate must reside within 50 miles of either Southfield, MI or Carol…