Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Program Manager 2 - Research & Development Engineering

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMoon Twp, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
At least 5 years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or engineering is required.
At least 4 years of project management experience with direct responsibility for schedule, communication, risk management, financials, cross-functional leadership, and product quality is required.
PMP certification must be completed or completed within 6 months of hire.
Applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support are not eligible, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.
Experience with stage-gate processes, waterfall methodology, and critical path methodology is required.
Experience with New Product Introduction programs from idea through launch is required.
Experience managing stakeholders in a matrix organization is required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Project, is required.
Experience with Agile/waterfall hybrid methodology is required.
Ability to build team and organizational capability is required.
Understanding of engineering principles applicable to electromechanical devices or systems is required.
Understanding of accounting principles and business acumen is required.
Ability to lead change in an Integrated Team environment across multiple sites and global customers is required.
Proficiency in program and project management methodologies, processes, and tools is required.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen are required.
Written and verbal communication skills, presentation aptitude, and public speaking experience are required.
Detailed planning ability and organizational skills are required.
Leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills are required.
Problem-solving ability and an innovative mindset are required.
Practical experience and understanding of the electrical industry, including construction and industrial markets, is required.
Ability to travel up to 10% is required.

Responsibilities

Lead programs end-to-end by developing and executing program management plans covering scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk management, communications, and business case alignment.
Establish program baselines and manage scope, timelines, and deliverables while navigating complex business requirements and changing priorities.
Monitor program performance against objectives, communicate progress, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
Ensure adherence to phase-gate methodologies such as PROLaunch or equivalent, and maintain accountability for execution throughout the program lifecycle.
Manage program performance against approved business cases, ensuring alignment with financial targets and strategic objectives.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, develop contingency plans, and capitalize on opportunities to maximize program success.
Drive accountability for business and financial commitments, communicating the impact of technical and program decisions on financial results.
Use data-driven decision-making frameworks while balancing analytical rigor with timely execution and stakeholder and customer outcomes.
Lead and integrate cross-functional, geographically distributed teams, ensuring effective resource allocation, collaboration, and team performance.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influence decision-makers, secure commitments, and escalate issues as needed.
Facilitate transparent communication across organizational levels, including delivery of difficult messages and action plans.
Foster a high-performing team culture by recognizing contributions, promoting accountability, leading by example, and maintaining resilience through challenges.
Lead cross-functional project teams on globally integrated new product development programs within a phased-gate process framework.
Manage team deliverables to meet committed schedules, cost goals and constraints, and product quality requirements.
Communicate project status across the organization and lead teams to deliver product objectives for circuit breakers, vacuum interrupters, meters, and relays.
Advance program management and team excellence by meeting continuous improvement objectives.

Desired Qualifications

At least 6 years of program management experience in new product development is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution is preferred.
An MBA from an accredited institution is preferred.

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Program Manager II. This is a hybrid position that will take place out of our office in Moon Township, PA (Pittsburgh area). We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States.

The Program Manager II’s primary responsibilities are to lead cross-functional project teams on globally integrated new product development programs. Projects will be executed within phased gated process framework. The Program Manager II is responsible for managing deliverables across the team to ensure delivery is aligned to committed schedules, cost goals and constraints, and product quality. This role communicates project status across the organization leading their teams to deliver project objectives in support of Eaton’s Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB), Air Circuit Breakers (ACB), Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers, Vacuum Interrupters and Meters and Relays (M&R). You will further advances with the state of the art of program management and team excellence through meeting continuous improvement objectives.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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.

What you'll do:

Program Management & Execution

Lead programs end-to-end, developing and executing comprehensive program management plans that include scope, budget, schedule, resources, risk management, communications, and business case alignment.
Establish program baselines and effectively manage scope, timelines, and deliverables while navigating complex business requirements and changing priorities.
Monitor program performance against objectives, communicating progress, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions to ensure successful outcomes.
Ensure adherence to established phase-gate methodologies (e.g., PROLaunch or equivalent) and maintain accountability for program execution throughout the lifecycle.

Financial, Risk & Strategic Decision Management

Manage program performance against approved business cases, ensuring alignment with financial targets and strategic objectives.
Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate program risks, develop contingency plans, and capitalize on opportunities to maximize program success.
Drive accountability for meeting business and financial commitments, clearly communicating the impact of technical and program decisions on financial results.
Utilize data-driven decision-making frameworks, balancing analytical rigor with timely execution while considering stakeholder and customer outcomes.

Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead and integrate cross-functional, geographically distributed teams, ensuring effective resource allocation, collaboration, and team performance.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing decision-makers, securing commitments, and escalating issues when necessary.
Facilitate clear, transparent, and effective communication across all levels of the organization, including the delivery of difficult messages and action plans.
Foster a positive, high-performing team culture by recognizing contributions, promoting accountability, leading by example, and maintaining resilience through challenges.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product development, manufacturing, or engineering.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in project management with direct responsibility for schedule, communication, risk management, financials, cross-functional leadership and product quality.
PMP Certification that is completed or to be completed within 6 months of hire.
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 Qualifications:

6 or more years’ experience in Program Management in new product development.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer science or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
MBA from an accredited institution.

Skills:

Experience in stage gate process, proficient in waterfall and critical path methodology.
Experienced in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from idea though launch.
Experienced in stakeholder management in a matrix organization.
Proficient with MS Office suite of tools including Microsoft project.
Experienced Agile/waterfall hybrid methodology.
Building team and organizational capability.
Understanding of engineering principles with respect to electromechanical devices or systems.
Understanding of accounting principles, business acumen.
Proven Leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Team (IPT) environment across multiple sites and customers globally.
Fully demonstrating to proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation aptitude and public speaking experience.
Detailed planning ability and strong organizational skills.
Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and an innovative mind set.
Practical experience and understanding of the electrical industry such as construction and industrial markets.
Ability to travel up to 10%

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About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911

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