Program Manager NPD/NPI - Transformers

Eaton Corporation • Waukesha, WI

22h • $113,000 - $165,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for providing new product development (NPD) support for the 1 phase and 3 phase transformer product lines. This support will include facilitating voice of the customer, writing and editing of product documentation, supporting lead NPD Engineers with identifying and achieving product scope, and overcoming barriers to launch. Will also perform customer training, service-related training as well and factory employee training as needed, Performance of these duties to satisfy the successful product launch is imperative. In addition, this position must effectively and efficiently communicate with internal and external customers and other adjacent Eaton divisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in project or program management within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Eaton PROLaunch or equivalent stage-gate process
• Familiarity with power systems and/or transformer products and/or major power distribution equipment (Transformers, voltage regulators, MV switchgear, LIPE products, Capacitors, Network Protectors, Metal-Clad MV and LV switchgear, Protective Relays / Protection schemes).
• Experience coordinating globally distributed teams
• Knowledge of commercial/industrial processes and required electrical equipment/sensors and applications.
• Knowledge of Utility, Commercial, and Industrial markets, customers, and applications.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
• Strong organizational, coordination, and execution skills

Responsibilities

• Owns PROLaunch governance for assigned transformer NPD and NPI programs, including gate readiness, work package alignment, and deliverable compliance.
• Develops and maintains integrated project plans, schedules, dashboards, and trackers across multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinates cross-functional participation from engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, marketing, finance, ERL, and EIIC teams.
• Monitors and reports project status, risks, issues, and actions with clear ownership and escalation paths.
• Facilitates Gate 0–4 preparation, reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure readiness and adherence to Eaton standards.
• Maintains SharePoint, JIRA, and ProPM project spaces to ensure accurate, current, and accessible program documentation.
• Implements standardized templates, workflows, and reporting mechanisms to improve consistency and efficiency across programs.
• Tracks and enforces completion of program deliverables, ensuring accountability across functional teams.
• Prepares and presents program updates for leadership reviews, PMRs, DGCs, and other governance forums.
• Captures and organizes lessons learned and best practices to continuously improve future product launches.

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: Manager