What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Eaton?
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Program Manager. This role will take place on-site at our facility in Sumter, SC. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates residing within the United States.
As the Program Manager you are responsible for management of Manufacturing / Operations programs for Eaton's Commercial Products and Assemblies division, including support of New Process Introduction, Standard Transition Process, and Continuous Improvement programs for the Sumter, SC panelboard & switchboard manufacturing facility. The Program Manager manages the program planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking to achieve organizational objectives.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable 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.
What you’ll do:
- Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
- Ensure effective program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile methodologies as applicable.
- Lead project teams. Identify required activities across functions hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured resource allocation plan.
- 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 such as EBS Pull Events. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities and benefits.
- Understand Eaton program management, financial, and productivity tracking systems and processes. Work with functional leaders to accurately forecast, monitor, and report on program financials. Manage projects within profit plan budget.
- Serve as a PROLaunch champion, mentor other PMs in the PMO community, help with implementation of improvement action plans and standardization of PM best practices.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience leading programs/projects for engineering or manufacturing teams in a manufacturing environment.
- PMP Certification
- Knowledge of the product design and manufacturing processes.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering discipline.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, program management, and leadership of project teams.
Skills:
- 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
- Able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members.
- 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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Salary : $93,750 - $137,500
