Program Manager

Responsible for the successful execution of the NPI Program(s) and projects and their budget allocation. The Program Manager leads the Integrated Program Team(s) to drive customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and life of the program financial performance by managing customer programs, contracts, and business relationships. Specific responsibilities include: Manages the Lifecycle Financials of the New Product Development Program(s) and projects. RAA (Responsibility, Authority, and Accountability) for project scope delivery, and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments. Owns Profit and Loss (P&L) for all Programs and projects. Executes Integrated Project Team (IPT) leadership across the Program. Leads team collaboration to facilitate and promote rapid resolution of issues. Coaches and provides feedback and recognition on performance indicators. Leads team members assigned to the to the project by using appropriate leadership techniques. Establishes objectives and goals and provides direction to program teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope, and risk assessments. Facilitates the implementation of program management processes at the site, business unit, or Division. Identifies and works across functions to resolve resource constraints. Elevates concerns to leadership team to assist with resource constraint resolution. Manages effective customer communications. Improves organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Communicates and manages customer expectations and contractual commitments internal to the business. Ensures standard program management processes are utilized and adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing & publishing PM metrics and reports. Ensures effective change management process is utilized. Maintains program metrics for financials, milestone achievement, technical & quality performance, and delivery through all of the PROLaunch phases. Integrates all requirements and risks of the program into a comprehensive entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all projects and deliverables into the programs and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved. Supports creation of customer contracts, pricing, terms and conditions and cascades through the organization. Supports development of pricing strategies by system and/or product, market and by customer. Provides periodic updates regarding current status and forecasts relating to contractual milestones, deliverables, and issues/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule). Provides updates to the business units, division, and other leadership. Plays a key role in developing new business proposals/pursuits and executing the overall program plan. Coordinates and monitors Vehicle Group program technical personnel across multiple sites. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum 6 years’ business experience in an engineering organization Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Relocation is not available for this position. Candidates must be within a 50 mile radius to be considered for this role. Position Criteria: Leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Project Team (IPT) environment across multiple sites and customers globally. Fully demonstrating to proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer Experience in Risk Management Strong analytical skills and business acumen Broad knowledge of the Vehicle industry Experience in cross-cultural leadership Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management Experience in Vehicle New Product Development (NPD) programs Work experience in Program Management or a combination of Engineering and Product Development Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. 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Job: Program / Project Management Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: VEH AUTO Automotive Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time