Global Data Center Programs Leader

Eaton Corporation; Woodridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus incentive program

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Woodridge, IL seeks a Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations to lead capital projects, drive program health, and coordinate cross-functional teams. This hybrid role includes travel up to 50% and relocation assistance within the US.

You will plan, direct and execute footprint rationalizations, capacity expansions, and manufacturing process improvements, building business cases and delivering on schedule, budget, and benefits with clear leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Program Management, or a combination of Program Management with some Operations, OpEx, Manufacturing Engineering OR Facilities experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of work in a manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green/Black belt certification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent
• Familiar with PROLaunch methodology
• Familiar with Eaton CAR process and definition of project business cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Project application

Responsibilities

• Facilitates effective and clear communications with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to deliver tough and/or critical messages in a transparent way with a go forward plan.
• Manage and maintain program /project metrics for throughout the duration of projects
• Develop and maintain resource plans to meet project schedule
• Leverages global resources and prior project contacts to develop the best solutions and assemble best project business cases
• Executes large and complex projects using their experience in Eaton’s PROLaunch processes
• Build organizational competency - Mentors and trains key individuals in the organization
• Evaluate alternate manufacturing processes (ex: additive manufacturing, Metal Infused Manufacturing, plating) that focus on cost reduction, material optimization, and supply chain resiliency
• Able to assemble and lead a cross-functional team with engagement from all required functions/organizations
• Drives accountability from required action owners
• Able to develop equipment technical specifications and perform supplier/contractor evaluations as part of the selection process
• Manage contractor/supplier work while on site at Eaton facilities and assure adherence to Eaton’s Contractor Safety Program
• Manage project teams capital and expense spending within approved budget amounts. Provide monthly spending projection updates and able to hit forecasted targets
• Assist in the development of various project scenarios for comparison and evaluation which could include footprint expansion and facility consolidations
• Shares best practices on how to manage projects and also lessons learned based on implementation expereince

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Woodridge, IL seeks a Senior Manager, Data Center Business Operations to lead capital projects, drive program health, and coordinate cross-functional teams. This hybrid role includes travel up to 50% and relocation assistance within the US.

You will plan, direct and execute footprint rationalizations, capacity expansions, and manufacturing process improvements, building business cases and delivering on schedule, budget, and benefits with clear leadership communication.