Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Program Manager - Low Voltage Switchgear.  This position offers a hybrid work schedule at our Arden, NC Eaton facility. Relocation assistance is able to be offered for qualified candidates in the United States. 

 

This position is responsible for management of new product development for low-voltage switchgear within our Power Distribution and Control Division. The Program Manager manages the project planning, execution, scope, budget, risk, and issue tracking. This will include the use of a phase-gate process, Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA's), Multi-Generational Product Planning (MGPP), SIOP input, and industrialization. In addition, this position will assist engineering in product transitioning. 

 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 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:

Project Leadership & Execution

Owns the Profit and Loss (P&L) for New Product Development (NPD) projects.Holds Responsibility, Authority, and Accountability (RAA) for delivering project scope within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.Leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), encouraging team input and resolving issues quickly.Provides performance feedback and monitors key indicators.

 

Planning, Communication & Risk Management

Sets project objectives and guides teams on customer concerns, scope changes, and risk assessments.Coordinates internal communications and cross-functional collaboration for successful product launches.Ensures use of standard program management processes, including PM reviews and reporting.Manages project risks and requirements by integrating and controlling all activities and deliverables.

 

Reporting, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

Maintains quality, technical, and delivery metrics throughout all PROLaunch phases.Delivers periodic Program Status Reports (Green/Yellow/Red) on milestones and high-risk areas.Supports business proposal development and annual Roadmapping event execution.Acts as the PROLaunch champion, overseeing planning, assessments, and training.Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing, program management and/or leadership of project teamsEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.  This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.PMP Certification, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.3 years of experience with New Product Development and stage-gate process.3 years of experience working in an engineered to order (ETO) plant environment.3 years of experience engineering or manufacturing switchgear products.Position Success Criteria:  Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projectsStrong communication skills and presentation skills - both verbal and written to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customerAble to manage third party contractual relationshipsStrong analytical skills and business acumenMust be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally in a matrix environmentMust be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomesProficient in Microsoft ProjectStays 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 as needed.Must be able to travel on business up to 10% of the time 

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