Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations

Eaton's Electrical Distributed IT division is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations to join our team in Woodridge, IL. This position will be hybrid (3x2) with anticipated up to 50% travel. Relocation assistance available within US.

Plan, direct, and execute capital projects related to footprint rationalizations, capacity expansions, manufacturing methods/processes, and facilities using comprehensive knowledge of existing capabilities and new technology. Examines the needs of the project/program/business to develop projects and build business cases. Able to effectively run program reviews at leadership level, highlight the overall program health / key risks. Responsible for achieving defined project metrics such as schedule, budget, and benefits.

Ensure close collaboration with the local operations teams in order to assure project success.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $146,000 - $215,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a bonus incentive program.

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.

• Facilitates effective and clear communications with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to deliver tough and/or critical messages in a transparent way with a go forward plan.
• Manage and maintain program /project metrics for throughout the duration of projects
• Develop and maintain resource plans to meet project schedule
• Leverages global resources and prior project contacts to develop the best solutions and assemble best project business cases
• Executes large and complex projects using their experience in Eaton’s PROLaunch processes
• Build organizational competency - Mentors and trains key individuals in the organization
• Evaluate alternate manufacturing processes (ex: additive manufacturing, Metal Infused Manufacturing, plating) that focus on cost reduction, material optimization, and supply chain resiliency
• Able to assemble and lead a cross-functional team with engagement from all required functions/organizations
• Drives accountability from required action owners
• Able to develop equipment technical specifications and perform supplier/contractor evaluations as part of the selection process
• Manage contractor/supplier work while on site at Eaton facilities and assure adherence to Eaton’s Contractor Safety Program
• Manage project teams capital and expense spending within approved budget amounts. Provide monthly spending projection updates and able to hit forecasted targets
• Assist in the development of various project scenarios for comparison and evaluation which could include footprint expansion and facility consolidations
• Shares best practices on how to manage projects and also lessons learned based on implementation expereince

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Program Management, or a combination of Program Management with some Operations, OpEx, Manufacturing Engineering OR Facilities experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
• Familiar with PROLaunch methodology
• Familiar with Eaton CAR process and definition of project business cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Project application

• 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

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton leadership and customers
• Experience managing complex programs such as…