Project Manager

Eaton Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Chennai, India is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex orders and projects. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, manage scope, and track costs across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 6–10 years of experience in project management, PMP certification is preferred, and a proven ability to navigate an ambiguous environment while driving improvements and ensuring safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with 6–10 years of project management experience.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and cost control skills.
• Experience with multi-project environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPT and manage multi-stakeholder projects across sites.
• Develop project scope, track changes, and manage costs.
• Establish and monitor metrics for financials, quality, and delivery.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead weekly reviews and ensure alignment with targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Planning

Education

BE/B.Tech

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

If you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team – winning is fun. We are looking forward to a Project Manager based in Chennai, India. In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion & diversity are already embedded in who we are - it’s in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly defined aspirational goals. This exciting role offers opportunity to:

What you’ll do:

• As Project Manager, will be closely working with the various stake holders both internal & external for seamless execution of Orders / Projects.
• Develops the project scope and requirements, tracking and managing changes in scope throughout the project lifecycle.
• Estimates, manages and tracks, project costs against established targets.
• To optimize variation orders / change orders
• Establishes and maintains metrics for project financials, quality, technical performance and delivery through all phases.
• Manages multiple projects and activities simultaneously to meet defined objectives while prioritizing and resolving conflicts.
• Defines and delineates work breakdown for all functional areas
• Leads and manages an Integrated Project Team (IPT) in a functional matrix environment. Directs others without formal reporting relationships across multiple functions and/or sites.
• Implements effective risk management. Works with the IPT to identify project risks then proactively formulate and execute risk mitigation actions.
• Integrates all requirements, risks and goals into a complete, integrated project plan
• Coordinates root-cause investigations and plans & tracks corrective action implementation
• Contribute in the EBS Pull to ensure targets and action lines are aligned with the strategy, ensuring projects are defined on critical opportunities.
• Lead weekly internal review to define actions plan to achieve monthly targets
• Daily Review of Projects on PMCALC projects status and regular updation in PMCALC.
• Sharing of best practices as result of internal and external benchmarking activities.
• Ability to develop financial and resource models for projects and activities.
• Ability to identify project risk, develop risk mitigation plans and then implement those plans.
• Develop and implement positive employee relations (Eaton Philosophy) to encourage employee involvement and to create an environment in which employees see no need for third party intervention.
• Ability to work & lead in a highly ambiguity environment
• Participate actively in Eaton’s initiatives such as community, communication, diversity and wellness.
• Strong leadership skills, must can lead their organization on a continuous journey of sustained improvement.
• Proactive & results driven

Qualifications:

• Qualification - BE/B.Tech
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification
• Experience - 6 to 10 Years

Skills:

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Planning
• SAP