Operations Program Manager II - Plant Startup & Transitions

Eaton; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is expanding its Power Distribution and Control Assemblies operations in Omaha, NE, seeking an Operations Program Manager II to lead complex manufacturing programs, line transitions, and capital projects. The role encompasses budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and ensuring readiness for production ramp‑up.

The ideal candidate has a PMP or the ability to obtain one within a year, plus 8+ years in manufacturing/engineering and 3+ years in formal project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a formalized Project Manager role; accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and leadership of project teams
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Lead cross-functional project teams through ambiguity by establishing program structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measurement.
• Maintain project business cases and comply with Eaton's Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) and asset capitalization processes.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules using Microsoft Project, highlighting interdependencies between teams and holding team members accountable.
• Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational readiness, including equipment delivery/installation, FAT/SAT validation, workforce readiness, startup, and production ramp‑up activities.
• Deliver executive project reviews and provide transparent reporting on status, risks, schedules, and financial performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Manufacturing

PMP certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Eaton is expanding its Power Distribution and Control Assemblies operations in Omaha, NE, seeking an Operations Program Manager II to lead complex manufacturing programs, line transitions, and capital projects. The role encompasses budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and ensuring readiness for production ramp‑up.

The ideal candidate has a PMP or the ability to obtain one within a year, plus 8+ years in manufacturing/engineering and 3+ years in formal project management.