Project Management Specialist

Eaton; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

EatonCare Canada in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join Eaton’s Electrical Sector. This hybrid role focuses on proactive order management and customer advocacy to ensure on-time delivery of complex projects.

The position requires coordinating with plants, field sales, and customers, managing schedules and invoicing, and upholding Eaton’s safety and environmental standards. Benefits from day one and a short-term incentive plan are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technologist diploma in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an electrical distribution environment managing commercial, transactional and technical aspects of projects.
• Understanding of single-line diagrams and power distribution knowledge.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship now and in the future.
• No relocation provided; ability to work onsite in Burlington, ON at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commercial aspects of basic to high-value project orders.
• Advocate for customers and communicate with plants, field sales and customers about order status, schedules and logistics.
• Maintain production schedules and address logistical concerns to ensure on-time delivery of commitments.
• Maintain scheduling and financial tracking, including invoicing, shipments and logistics.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Technologist Diploma

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Power Automate

Office 365

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Project Management Specialist to join the EatonCare division in our Burlington, Ontario Headquarters. This role is a hybrid position that offers benefits from day one.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $89,000 - $112,000 per year.

This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive plan.

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

The Project Management Specialist, will proactively manage and coordinate the commercial aspects of basic to high value project orders containing standard, assembled-to-order and engineered-to-order equipment. The Project Management Specialist will serve as a customer advocate while communicating with plants, field sales, and assigned customer base regarding the status of orders including maintaining production schedules and addressing logistical concerns to ensure on‑time and accurate delivery of project commitments.

Who We Are

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more.

You will be part of the EatonCare Canada team, committed to providing exceptional project order management to our customers. Our orders consist of electrical product and services provided as a comprehensive solution to meet our customers’ needs.

Joining EatonCare Canada means being part of a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to professional growth and development. As a Project Management Specialist, you will leverage your knowledge of the electrical industry and gain insight into our business, preparing you for a successful career in Eaton.

Essential Functions

• Provide active support to project team with order management and maintenance
• Maintain the commercial integrity of assembled to order projects. This includes reviewing and understanding customer purchase order requirements, ensuring system data integrity, and maintaining financial control measures
• Manage multiple project orders and prioritize time and tasks effectively to serve Eaton’s customers
• Maintain the scheduling and financial tracking of all assigned project orders including accurate invoicing, on-time shipments, and logistical planning
• Communicate effectively with project managers, plants, credit, field sales, and other relevant internal departments to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of project commitments
• Communicate directly with the assigned customer base regarding the status of orders, shipment schedule, invoicing etc.
• Maintain company objectives throughout the order cycle while keeping logistical and financial harmony
• Adhere to the enablement of digital mindset and utilize the latest digital tools at our disposal, to make the above-mentioned responsibilities more automated and error free
• Perform all job functions with adherence to Eaton’s Philosophy and Values as well as the Safety and Environmental standards

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Technologist Diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an electrical distribution field, managing the commercial, transactional and technical facet of projects.
• Understanding of single line diagram and power distribution knowledge
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• No relocation provided. Must be able to work onsite in Burlington, ON location at least 3 days per week.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Skills

POSITION CRITERIA

• Strong computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Cloud applications
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Experience with O365 platform, SharePoint and Power Automate
• Demonstrated leadership experience

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.