Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Program Manager - ATS. This is a remote position that will require 25% travel. Only applicants residing in the Southeast Region of the US will be considered (NC, SC, GA, TN).
As the Program Manager you are responsible for management of Engineering R&D programs for Eaton's Commercial Products and Assemblies division, including support of New Product (Hardware & Software) Introductions and Cost Out programs for the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) product line. The Program Manager manages the project planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking to achieve organizational objectives.
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.
What you’ll do:
- Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
- Ensure standard hardware and software program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile methodologies as applicable.
- Lead global project teams. Identify required activities across functions and locations and hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured resource allocation plan.
- Facilitate software development teams within an agile framework, effectively apply Scrum principles and practices.
- 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 road mapping, waterlining, and profit planning. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities within the portfolio.
- Understand Eaton program management, financial, and productivity tracking systems and processes. Work with product line leaders to accurately forecast, monitor, and report on program financials. Manage product line portfoliio 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 in Business or Engineering from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience leading programs or projects for engineering or manufacturing teams.
- Completed PMP Certification
- 1 year of experience managing new product development projects.
- Experience with requirements management software.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 6 years experience in program management and leadership of project teams.
- Scrum Master Certification
- Experience with embedded software projects
Skills:
- Able to travel 25% of the time.
- 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
- Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally
- Must be capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members.
- Must be 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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