Eaton · 5 hours ago
Program Manager
Galesburg, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expEaton is a leader in electrical systems and services, currently seeking a Program Manager to manage complex global New Product Introduction and industrialization projects. The role involves leading project lifecycles, fostering cross-functional teams, and ensuring financial targets are met while promoting best practices across the organization.
Electric Vehicle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Capable to lead the entire project lifecycle—from development through launch—ensuring delivery of business case financial targets for NPI, STP, and VAVE programs
Create and implement comprehensive project management plans that meet scope, schedule, and financial objectives, guide teams through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Utilize standard program management processes, tools, systems, and metrics to ensure operational cadence, agility, and transparency
Lead and foster strong cross-functional teams to achieve accountability and performance standards for commercial, technical, and manufacturing readiness at start of production
Promote team dynamics by leveraging individual strengths, providing feedback and coaching, and driving proactive risk mitigation and structured problem-solving
Expand expertise across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to support program success
Influence and secure baseline business case expectations with stakeholders, including scope, benefits, costs, assumptions, risks/opportunities, milestones, and alternative scenarios
Clearly articulate and manage business case financials; develop negotiation strategies with functional partners to uphold commitments in customer and supplier contracts
Ensure robust change management processes and appropriate contract language
Design and implement effective communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders, addressing customer needs, leadership updates, and team alignment
Tailor messaging and lead project/program reviews across multiple leadership levels to enable informed decision-making and risk mitigation
Forecast, consolidate, and manage regional capital spending while maintaining the CapEx budget
Coordinate CAR approvals with senior leadership and drive automation in capital execution using PM champion structure
Collaborate with Product Line and Operations to gather capacity data for reinvestment prioritization
Manage monthly decapitalization reporting and serve as liaison with division finance for spend execution and forecasting
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years experience in Program Management or combination of Program Management with Operations
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.'
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering
Master's Degree
Automotive experience
PMP Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute)
Experience in requirements and risk management
Knowledge in product and project portfolio management principles
Benefits
Health and Welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Eaton
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.
Founded in 1911Dublin, Dublin, IRL
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2023-06-22Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Craig Arnold
Chairman and CEO
Gerard Devito
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Eaton Vehicle Group
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