Program Manager

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Program Manager. The position will be based at our Kings Mountain, NC location. We are offering relocation assistance for the position. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.  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 announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company.  We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027.  The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices.  If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

The program manager will be part of the Eaton plant in Kings Mountain, NC.
This person will be leading plant programs/projects with primary focus on Operations. Program management includes managing capacity, equipment, and new product launches, implementing, and ensuring the successful execution of the processes for new product introduction and/or process development in the Kings Mountain plant. This includes interface with the customer as well as interaction with all functional groups internal and external within the company.

Lead, develop and coordinate the execution of manufacturing projects in the Kings Mountain facility.  Manage the plant project portfolio and provide project recommendations to operational leaders.  The position will work closely with functional leaders for alignment to projects and performance to goals.  Project status updates to be provided to leadership. This role will be required to identify team resources, goals and objectives, performance metrics and a project road map which aligns with the expectations from the organization.  

Project scope may consist of PROLaunch NPD (new launches) & STP (restructuring) projects, cost improvement, capex management, automation and execution of regional manufacturing strategies. Support continuous improvement while utilizing the framework of the Eaton Business System (EBS) and the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS).

What you’ll do:

Essential Functions:

• Develop and communicate project scope, cadence, and deliverables.  Develop appropriate work plans (PROLaunch or Change Management) to ensure objectives are met and the plant is capable to support the project requirements in quality and capacity perspectives.
• Align new equipment &/or product launches with all functions and drive the execution to meet customer, cost, quality, and timing requirements.
• Maintain the plant manufacturing project portfolio
• Identify key projects which support key operational factors and/or improvement objectives
• Maintain key project performance tracking including leading and lagging indicators
• Ensure the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization.
• Coordinate financial and technical analysis reviews of all manufacturing projects
• Communicate project status to leadership
• Seeks team (internal & external) input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coaches and provides feedback/rewards on project performance indicators.
• Facilitate manufacturing councils when applicable
• Provide support to all project teams to assure successful completion of projects
• Establish and standardize processes across the Kings Mountain operation
• Create and lead development plans for self and others…