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Eaton · 21 hours ago

Director - Program Management

Woodridge, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$158K/yr - $232K/yr

10+ years exp

Eaton is a leader in the electrical industry, currently seeking a Director - Program Management for their Energy Solutions and Services Group. This role involves strategic leadership for program management across five divisions, overseeing a $6B portfolio, and driving innovation through new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for program management across five divisions, supporting a $6B portfolio and driving innovation in the electrical industry

Oversee and deliver new product launches and major product redesigns, ensuring all projects meet scope, schedule, and budget commitments

Own and lead the ESS New Product Development portfolio management and prioritization process, including presenting business cases for strategic projects and securing funding for high-impact initiatives

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices, embedding these principles throughout the organization

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of senior program leaders and program managers, promoting cross-functional collaboration

Coordinate efforts across multiple business units and locations, enabling seamless integration among Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations

Advance program management maturity by partnering with executive leadership and sharing best practices across the organization

Implement and maintain advanced project and portfolio management tools and processes to ensure operational excellence

Track, analyze, and report on program progress, quality, and performance, ensuring transparency and accountability

Lead strategic initiatives such as engineering footprint consolidation and operational excellence projects that drive organizational growth

Act as a change agent, navigating complex challenges and championing the adoption of innovative program management methodologies

Promote a collaborative, service-oriented approach, building strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders at all levels

Qualification

New Product DevelopmentPeople ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertifiedContinuous ImprovementStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience in new product development

Minimum of five (5) years people management experience

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc