Program Manager II, Direct Current Data Centers

Eaton; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid/unpaid time-off programs

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Program Manager II for its Direct Current Data Centers. This role involves ensuring effective program management tools, leading teams through uncertainties, and being accountable for program scope and execution. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, along with at least 6 years of program management experience and knowledge in power distribution. The position allows for remote work near specific company locations, with travel expected up to 25%. Competitive salary range is between $109,000 and $159,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of program and project management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power distribution equipment engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, installation, or maintenance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
• Must be living within 50 miles of one of the listed locations (active-Duty military members exempt).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with new product development (NPD) programs and stage-gate processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective program management tools and processes are utilized.
• Lead the team through uncertainty by establishing program structure.
• Accountable for program scope and successful execution.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Drive proactive decision-making, considering trade-offs.
• Maintain a robust communications plan.
• Lead teams in program risk assessment and deploy mitigation strategies.
• Work with functional leaders to monitor program financials.

Skills

Navigate uncertainty

Excellent verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Detail- and process-oriented

Problem solving and decision-making

Experience leading large, distributed teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Program Manager II, Direct Current Data Centers

Company: Eaton

Locations: Remote – must be near one of Eaton’s facilities in Hodges (SC), Sumter (SC), Arden (NC), Charlotte (NC), or Cleveland (TN). Travel up to 25% annually.

Annual salary range: $109,000 – $159,000 (based on experience and market).

What You’ll Do

• Ensure effective program management tools and processes are utilized, including Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile/scrum methodologies as applicable.
• Lead the team through uncertainty by establishing program structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measurement.
• Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules using Microsoft Project, highlighting interdependencies between teams and holding team members accountable.
• Drive proactive decision‑making, considering difficult trade‑offs between product lines and customer value propositions.
• Employ requirements and change‑management techniques; assess and promptly communicate potential impacts of changes and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust communications plan, including regular presentations to senior leaders. Prepare and publish formal program metrics and reports on a monthly basis.
• Lead teams in program risk assessment and deploy sound mitigation strategies. Monitor risk and take decisive early action to resolve issues.
• Work with functional leaders to forecast, monitor, and report on program financials.

Qualifications

Required (Basic)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of program and project management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power distribution equipment engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, installation, or maintenance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
• Must be living within 50 miles of one of the listed locations (active‑Duty military members exempt). No relocation offered.
• Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Preferred

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Extensive network across Electrical Sector Americas Engineering and strong knowledge of Product Lines.
• Understanding of data center customers and power solutions.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with new product development (NPD) programs and stage‑gate processes.
• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Agile or Scrum certification.

Skills

• Navigate uncertainty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Stakeholder management.
• Detail‑ and process‑oriented.
• Problem solving and decision‑making.
• Experience leading large, distributed teams.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 1/15/26.

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Eaton provides a variety of Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid/unpaid time‑off programs. Specific benefits depend on eligibility and location. For more details, see the Eaton Benefits Overview.