Program Manager II

Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Program Manager II. This position requires 25% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $105000.03 - $154000.04 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.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Electrical Critical Power Systems Business has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Program Manager. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Operations Program Management and will be responsible for the successful execution of assigned projects.
The Operations Program Manager manages projects critical to the success of the business. These projects require coordination of resources across a range of functional organizations and locations both local and remote. The Program Manager sets up and directs project schedules and budgets leading a team assigned from within the functional organizations responsible for executing various aspects of the program.

In this position you will:

• Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for assigned project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Leads an Integrated Project Team (IPT) in a matrix environment ensuring various functional organizations contribute and meet the overall objectives and deliverables of the project. Must be able to direct others without formal reporting relationships across multiple functions and sites.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic business acumen. Must understand complex business plans then recognize inconsistencies and gaps and work with the project and business teams to reconcile them
• Manages multiple projects and activities simultaneously to meet defined objectives while prioritizing and resolving conflicts.
• Estimates, manages and tracks cost including product cost, project costs, labor and capital.
• Maintains metrics for project financials, quality, technical performance and delivery through all program stages. Reports metrics regularly in the program information system and review meetings.
• Identifies and secures required resources, prepares budgets and defines schedules to achieve objectives. Establishes and manages work breakdown for all functional areas
• Implements effective risk management. Works with the project team to define project risks then proactively identify and execute risk mitigation actions. Coordinates all risks and requirements of the project to achieve project goals
• Identifies and develops process improvements in the project management area. Supports and trains other project managers to improve overall execution.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution
• Minimum of 5 years combined work experience in project management, product management, product engineering, product design/development, operations/manufacturing, supply chain, and/or logistics
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50 mile radius of location listed in job description

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electrical / technology industry
• Experience with process development and improvement
• Project Management Certification or training
• Exposure to Agile project management
• MBA or equivalent experience

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Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Experience managing projects including schedule, resource planning and budget management
• Experience with Microsoft Project or an equivalent project management tool
• Ability to develop financial and resource models for projects and activities
• Ability to identify project risk, develop risk mitigation plans, then effectively communicate and implement those plans
• Experience leading a cross-functional team in a matrix organization
• Requires an individual who is self-motivated, self-managed, team-oriented, proactive and attentive to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills

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