Program Manager II

Eaton Corporation • Carol Stream, IL

2d • $113,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB Automotive division is currently seeking a Program Manager II.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $145K 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.
This Hybrid role must work on-site 3 days a week at either our Southfield, MI ... or.. Carol Stream, IL location.
What you’ll do:
A strong leader responsible for complex, global New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialization projects and programs (STP- Standard Transition Process, VA/VE, etc.) that deliver on business case cost and benefit commitments.
Ensures correct and rigorous application of various Eaton NPI processes/tools (ProLauch, ProPM, etc.) on projects/programs and coaches cross-functional teams on NPI processes, as applicable.
Coach/mentor junior PMs (PM I) and interns, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business or Engineering).
• 6+ years of global experience in Program Management or a combination of Program Management with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development.
• Experience in managing and leading projects through complete NPI cycle as a Program Manager.
• Previous automotive experience.
• Previous coaching/ mentorship of Lower-level junior PM’s..
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies processes and tools.
• 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.”
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must reside with 50 miles of either Southfield, MI or Carol Stream IL. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• Previous automotive Connector/connection system related products .
• Previous experience with EV protection products.
• Previous experience managing Program Budgets.
• Products related to Hybrid-electric vehicles.
• Knowledge of passenger car and commercial vehicle product/markets.
• Previous Automotive PM experience.
• PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Experience in Requirements and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of product and project portfolio management principles.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project lifecycle from development through launch while achieving business case financials of the NPI Program(s)/ STP Program(s) and / or VAVE projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive accountability and performance established for commercial, technical, and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans that deliver on scope, schedule, and financial commitments. Guide teams from project initiation through planning, executing, monitoring, and closure.
• Influence and secure baseline business case expectations with key stakeholders in the areas of scope, benefit, cost, assumptions, risks/opportunities, key milestones, and alternate implementation scenarios. Fully understand and articulate business case financials and content.
• Establish organizational resource management plans that clearly articulate the requirements for core team member, work package approver, and decision gate committee member engagement for the project duration.
• Build effective cross-functional team dynamics by recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses, providing proactive feedback and coaching, and creating an atmosphere that inspires learning and recognition. Drive a mindset of proactive risk mitigation and methodical problem solving.
• Leverage program management standard work processes, tools, systems, and performance measures to provide an operational cadence, agility and transparency during project execution.
• Establish and execute effective internal and external stakeholder communication strategies that address customer, internal leadership, and core team needs for the duration of a project.
• Effectively tailor messaging and lead project/program reviews with multiple levels of leadership to enable robust decision making and risk mitigation.
• Develop negotiation strategies with functional partners that meet business case commitments for both customer and supplier contract management. Ensure effective change management processes and contract language is designed and applied.
• Engage in new business proposal development by partnering on product strategy and product roadmap initiatives.
• Strengthen skillsets in cross-functional and operational knowledge areas outside of previous domain expertise (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees