Program Manager II, PM

Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is seeking a Program Manager II within 50 miles of Southfield, MI, Marshall, MI, or Galesburg, MI.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company, with completion expected by the end of the first half of 2027. 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 concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project lifecycle from development through launch while achieving business case financials of 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 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 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 operational cadence, agility, and transparency during project execution.
• Establish and execute effective internal and external stakeholder communication strategies addressing customer, internal leadership, and core team needs for the duration of a project.
• 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 (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).
• Coach and mentor junior PMs (PM I) and interns, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of Program Management or a combination of Program Management with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing and leading projects.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (e.g., CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability).
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Southfield, MI, Marshall, MI, or Galesburg, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• Global experience in Program Management or a combination of Program Management with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development.
• PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Experience in Requirements and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of product and project portfolio management principles.
• Knowledge of passenger car and commercial vehicle product/markets.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership style consistent with Eaton expectations (ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent, learner).
• Capable of leading change in a cross-functional environment requiring cross-region, site, and/or global collaboration.
• Strategic thinker adept at building organizational capability through communicating a vision that engages and motivates while holding teams accountable for stretch results.
• Results-oriented and highly adaptable, supportive team player in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Pragmatic motivator with good decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes, and tools.

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. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.