Manager Engineering - Functional Excellence, Research & Development Engineering

What you’ll do:

Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company.  We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027.  The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices.  If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

The Manager, Engineering Functional Excellence (EFE) is responsible for leading an engineering Team who will execute strategic enterprise-wide initiatives to improve engineering productivity, standardization, digital transformation, portfolio execution, and capability development. The EFE Team establishes and deploys common tools, processes, governance frameworks, and engineering methodologies across the organization to accelerate innovation and drive operational effectiveness.  
Provide strategic leadership across Program Management Excellence, Operational Excellence, Digital Engineering Excellence and Engineering Capability Development by partnering with engineering, IT and business leaders to strengthen organizational capabilities, institutionalize standards and best practices, drive continuous improvement and accelerate the adoption of advanced digital engineering methods and tools."    

"Strategic Leadership:
• Define and execute the Engineering Functional Excellence strategy aligned with business and engineering objectives.
• Establish governance models, performance metrics, and operational frameworks to drive engineering excellence.
• Partner with engineering and functional leaders to identify and prioritize transformation initiatives.

Program & Portfolio Excellence:
• Lead enterprise Program Management Excellence initiatives, including portfolio governance, roadmap planning, and project execution.
• Oversee ProPM strategy, enhancements, integrations, adoption, and portfolio analytics.
• Drive portfolio performance, reporting, dashboard development, and business intelligence capabilities.
• Sponsor portfolio acceleration and complexity reduction initiatives.

Operational Excellence:
• Lead continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational excellence programs.
• Oversee deployment and governance of PROLaunch Studio and related engineering processes.
• Champion Design for Six Sigma (DfSS), innovation management, and AI-enabled productivity initiatives.

Digital Engineering Transformation:
• Lead digital engineering initiatives including MBSE, Engineering Information Management (EIM), PLM modernization, and digital thread strategies.
• Drive engineering tool consolidation, automation, and AI-enabled engineering solutions.
• Promote component reuse, self-service engineering capabilities, and engineering data management excellence.

Capability Development & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build organizational engineering capabilities through standards, training, knowledge management, and Skills Development learning programs.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders, PMOs, IT, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of engineering methods, tools, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence.    

Qualifications:

Bachelor's/ Master's in Engineering, MBA is preferred.
"• 10+ years of program/ portfolio management experience.
• 2+ years of experience in direct leadership"
"• MBA is preferred.
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Skills:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation preferably PMP or PfMP certified or equivalent

"• Solid financial acumen to include project costing and control and EVM
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Experience of launching physical products following stage gate process
• Experience working in a global, matrix organization
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with PMO tools and software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• High level of personal and team accountability
• Ability to prepare & execute strategy for business growth
• Demonstrated experience in handling engineering excellence initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in managing & developing org / tech leads
• Working experience with cross functional team both global & local
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills"