Data Center Program Manager

Eaton; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

A global energy management leader is hiring a Data Center Program Manager to oversee engineering services and strengthen project management practices. This role ensures compliance, drives operational excellence, and manages national projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the electrical industry and project management, with a bachelor’s degree and a valid driver's license. The position offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work while requiring some travel. Competitive salary with a potential for incentives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of electrical industry experience in project/construction management.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Services Project/Construction Managers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Attract, develop, and retain top-tier Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Electrical industry knowledge

Data Center experience

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Fuel Your Career with Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) Division! We are hiring a Data Center Program Manager to lead a segment of our Strategic Accounts team, ensuring consistent program execution, driving operational excellence initiatives, and overseeing the implementation of digital tools and processes. This role is pivotal in advancing project management practices across the organization, enabling data-driven decisions, improving financial outcomes, and enhancing customer satisfaction on projects through continuous improvements of Project Management processes by field based Project Managers. This role can be remote or, if located near an Eaton Service office, a hybrid schedule is offered. Anticipated travel is 25%.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $176,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.

The Power Distribution Service (PDS) business within EESS has the largest and most experienced team of engineering and field service professionals in the industry. Our team combines deep technical expertise with hands‑on experience to deliver exceptional field and engineering services. Active involvement in leading technical organizations such as NFPA and IEEE, along with collaboration across utilities and diverse industries, ensures our employees stay at the forefront of cutting‑edge technologies and engineering practices.

We support customers throughout the entire power system lifecycle—providing start‑up and commissioning, planned maintenance, performance monitoring, remote diagnostics, and rapid emergency response 24/7, 365 days a year. Our services help businesses maximize the performance and lifespan of their electrical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Provide national leadership for Data Center Services Project/Construction Managers.
• Communicate the Strategic Accounts Operations vision across Eaton Services and Project Management organizations.
• Build strong relationships with District Operations Centers, Divisions, and Project Management teams to present a unified front to external stakeholders and achieve timely and satisfactory resolutions of any issues.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and division policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Drive productivity and growth using EBE principles and digital tools.
• Support strategic goals for Strategic Accounts Operations.
• Attract, develop, and retain top‑tier Project/Construction Managers who deliver exceptional customer value.
• Lead training and development initiatives to ensure high productivity and technical excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 8 years of electrical industry experience in project/construction management, field services, field sales and/or marketing
• Minimum 3 years of manager of people experience
• Data Center Experience
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Construction
• 10+ years experience in electrical industry projects or operations management
• 3+ years of experience in the Data Center market

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 15, 2026.

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