Job Description

What you'll do:

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A results-driven Program Manager with a strong track record of leading low to medium complexity projects across New Product Introduction (NPI)--including prototype phases--and industrialization initiatives such as Standard Transition Process (STP), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), engineering changes, and capacity upgrades. Demonstrates consistent delivery against business case cost and benefit commitments.


Ensures rigorous application of Eaton's NPI/NTI processes and tools (e.g., Pre-Launch, ProLaunch, ProPM) across all assigned projects. Actively coaches and guides cross-functional teams in the effective use of these methodologies to drive successful program outcomes.



A. 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.

B. Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability and performance established for commercial, technical, and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. 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.

G. Leverage program management standard work processes, tools, systems, and performance measures to provide an operational cadence, agility and transparency during project execution.

H. 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.

I. Effectively tailor messaging and lead project/program reviews with multiple levels of leadership to enable robust decision making and risk mitigation.

J. 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.

K. Engage in new business proposal development by partnering on product strategy and product roadmap initiatives.

L. Strengthen skillsets in cross-functional and operational knowledge areas outside of previous domain expertise (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree required (Business Administration or Engineering)

3-5 years of experience in one or more key functions: Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/Supply Chain Management, or Product Development.

Skills:

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Proven ability to lead and manage projects from initiation through successful completion.

Progressing from developing to fully demonstrating proficiency in program and project management methodologies, tools, and processes.