Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Program Manager. This role is located at our facility in Sumter, SC and offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote). Relocation offered to those residing in the US and outside 50 miles of the facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $91500.03 - $134200.04 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.

This position is responsible for management of Engineering R&D, OpEx, and Continuous Improvement projects for the Eaton ARS facility in Sumter, SC. The Program Manager manages the project planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking. This will include the use of the PROLaunch NPI, VAVE, STB, or BPS processes. In addition, this position will serve as a ProLaunch champion and will lead the site self-assessment and action planning process.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for project scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.

• Establish objectives, goals, and provides direction to the program and project teams in areas of customer needs, potential changes in scope and risk assessment.

• Lead PROLaunch team during each development phase to ensure Activity Matrix deliverables are defined and achieved.

• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and provide support by coordinating PM reviews.

• Works in cross-disciplinary manner with other departments to align project activities and facilitate the PROLaunch processes.

• Coordinate risks and requirements by planning, controlling, and integrating projects into the programs. Measures project elements to ensure the requirements and goals

• Financial acumen to complete required capital appropriation requests for assigned projects.

• Develop and manage communication plan for each project.

• Work to understand the project impact to the business and identify the impact of project changes on the portfolio.

• Drive the implementation of company standard tools to improve Program Management performance

• Stays current on advances and initiatives in the PM field and serves as a change agent. Evaluates and implements new PM tools to improve quality and efficiency

• Lead regular prolaunch self assessments, develop action plans and implements process improvements

• Serve as the ProLaunch champion for the site and participates in site OpA assessments

• Participate in annual planning processes such as road mapping, waterlining, and profit planning

• Participate and sometime leas PMO training events; may test and provide feedback to the COE on proposed new or updated program management tools and processes prior to implementation

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading program or projects for engineering or manufacturing teams

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering

• Minimum seven (7) years experience in program management and leadership of project teams.

• PMP Certification

• Knowledge of the product design and manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.

Position Criteria:

• 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

• Ability 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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