Enterprise IT Product Owner: Project Accounting

Eaton Corporation; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an IT Product Owner for Project Accounting to maximize value across SAP Project Systems and Oracle Project Accounting. You will define product strategy, governance, and a measurable roadmap aligned with enterprise finance goals.

The role partners with Finance, IT, and compliance to drive investment priorities, ensure SOX controls, and deliver transparent, value-driven outcomes across businesses and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience on highly complex technology projects/programs.
• 5+ years as a Product Owner or equivalent position.
• Relocation not available; candidates must reside within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the enterprise Project Accounting capability vision, roadmap, governance priorities, and epics.
• Own the enterprise Project Accounting capability backlog and prioritization model.
• Set enterprise priorities for capabilities that improve project budgeting, cost forecasting, and real-time visibility.
• Plan, manage, and track product funding; responsible for product budget and profit plan.
• Work with stakeholders to define business outcomes and KPIs for the product.

Skills

5+ years Product Owner experience

Executive communication skills

Influence senior stakeholders

Agile / Scrum / Kanban

Financial governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking an IT Product Owner for Project Accounting to maximize value across SAP Project Systems and Oracle Project Accounting. You will define product strategy, governance, and a measurable roadmap aligned with enterprise finance goals.

The role partners with Finance, IT, and compliance to drive investment priorities, ensure SOX controls, and deliver transparent, value-driven outcomes across businesses and regions.