Program Manager

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

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,000 - $130,000 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.

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.

Ensures correct and rigorous application of various Eaton NPI processes/tools (Pro Launch, ProPM, etc.) on projects/programs and coaches 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 the areas of scope, benefit, cost, assumptions, risks/opportunities, key milestones, and alternate implementation scenarios. Fully understand and articulate business case financials and content.
• Establish organizational resource management plans that clearly articulate the 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 a mindset of 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.
• Effectively 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 (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following functions - 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 consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidate must currently reside within 50 miles of either Southfield, MI or Carol Stream, IL.…