Program Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Program Manager I. This hybrid position requires 3 days a week on-site in Sumter, SC. Relocation assistance is offered for qualified U.S. candidates. The Program Manager will oversee sustaining engineering, new process development, and continuous improvement projects that support high‑volume LV switchboard production for commercial and industrial applications, including design, prototyping, supply, and production implementation of wiring harnesses to meet programmatic builds and on‑time performance targets for hyperscale customers.

The role involves project planning, execution, change management, risk mitigation, and issue tracking to achieve organizational objectives, and requires up to 25% travel.

Expected annual salary range: $94,000 – $138,000. Salary is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

• Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Ensure standard program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile methodologies as applicable.
• Lead global project teams, identify required activities across functions and locations, and hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured project schedule and resource allocation plan.
• Effectively manage interactions with third‑party suppliers and external customers; ensure compliance to contractual terms.
• Employ effective requirements and change management techniques. Assess and promptly communicate potential impacts of any changes and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Lead teams in program risk assessment and deployment of sound mitigation strategies. Monitor risk and take decisive and early action to resolve any issues.
• Maintain a robust Communications Plan, inclusive of regular presentations to senior leaders relevant to status of programs. Prepare and publish formal program metrics and reports on a minimum monthly basis.
• Participate in annual planning processes. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities within the portfolio.
• Understand Eaton program management, financial, and productivity tracking systems and processes. Work with product line leaders to accurately forecast, monitor, and report on program financials. Manage project portfolio within profit plan budget.
• Engage and mentor other PMs in the PMO community, help with implementation of improvement action plans and standardization of PM best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading programs or projects for engineering or manufacturing teams.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in program management and leadership of project teams.
• PMP Certification.

• Knowledge of Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross‑functionally.
• Must be capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members.
• Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes.

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