Program Manager - Engineering

Eaton Corporation; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Program Manager to manage medium complexity projects for the Residential & Wiring Devices Division at their Lincoln, IL facility. The role demands leadership in project planning and execution, incorporating the PROLaunch process and ensuring successful project outcomes.

A Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience are required. The position offers an annual salary range of $97,000 – $143,000, plus a variable incentive program and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or program management.
• Ability to travel on business up to 20% of the time.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability for project scope and execution.
• Establish objectives and direction to program teams.
• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Project Management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Project Management software

MAPICS

PowerBI

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Program Manager for its medium complexity projects, supporting the Residential & Wiring Devices Division (RWD) in the Electrical Sector Americas region. This position will be located at our Lincoln, IL facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

This position is responsible for the management of medium complexity projects for Eaton RWDD Programs. The Program Manager manages the project planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking. This will include the use of the PROLaunch process, Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Multi‑Generational Product Planning (MGPP), SIOP input, and industrialization. In addition, this position will assist in product transitioning.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 – $143,000 per year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Drive accountability for project scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Establish objectives, goals, and provide direction to the program and project teams in areas of customer needs, potential changes in scope and risk assessment.
• Ensure the PROLaunch team creates and maintains the Activity Matrix deliverables and leads the Program team during phases and Gate Review events.
• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing & publishing PM metrics and reports.
• Work in a cross‑disciplinary manner with other departments (e.g., Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement, Customer Support, Suppliers, etc.) and facilitate the PROLaunch processes.
• Coordinate all risks and requirements of the program by planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved through team meetings.
• Financial acumen to complete required capital appropriation request for the assigned programs.
• Support global transfer of assets between Eaton organizations and external entities.
• Communicate timely project status to internal leaders.
• Understand project impact to the business and identify impact of project changes on the portfolio.
• Drive the implementation of company standard tools to improve Program Management performance at the site (such as ProPM and IBP).
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of combined experience in manufacturing, engineering, program management or leadership of project teams.
• Ability to travel on business up to 20% of the time, including international travel.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge or experience in risk management and product design.
• Five (5) years of program leadership with the ability to manage both horizontally and vertically within a complex matrix organization.
• Experience with Project Management software, MAPICS, and PowerBI tools.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP).
• Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Skills:

• Well‑developed communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Ability to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross‑functionally.
• Capacity to work effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members.
• Capability to initiate and provide recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes.

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits program, including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.