Program Manager - Manufacturing

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Program Manager - Manufacturing. This role can be located at our Waukesha, WI or Jonesville, SC sites. The role will require up to 50% travel. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of complex, multi-site capital programs—expanding capacity, optimizing manufacturing footprint, and enabling business growth.
• Deliver results against scope, schedule, budget, and performance commitments with strong ownership and accountability.
• Drive execution and alignment by building and leading integrated program plans, aligning teams, milestones, resources, and priorities.
• Establish clear governance and drive disciplined execution, accelerating decisions and maintaining momentum.
• Mobilize cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, EHS) to translate strategy into action.
• Navigate trade-offs, remove barriers, and build alignment to deliver shared outcomes.
• Lead capital project implementation across equipment, facilities, and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure new capacity is operationally ready, enabling smooth startup and rapid, sustainable ramp-up.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies, guiding teams to resolve challenges with data-driven solutions.
• Communicate clearly with senior leadership, influencing decisions while building trust and alignment across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum ten (10) years of Program Management experience within a manufacturing environment, or a combination of Program Management and progressively increasing responsibility in Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing people.
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in program and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, with a focus on effective execution and governance.
• Prior experience leading large-scale facility transformation and capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives from concept through completion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of delivering clear, concise status reporting and executive-level presentations.
• Solid technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 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.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year.

Schedule

Travel requirements may be up to 50%.