Program Manager - NPI Low Voltage MCC

Eaton Corporation; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton Corporation's ARS division seeks a Program Manager – New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead delivery of strategic product initiatives in a hybrid Fayetteville, NC role. The position requires coordinating cross‑functional IPTs and owning program execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

Relocation assistance is available, and candidates may reside in the Raleigh metro area while maintaining an onsite presence in Fayetteville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years leading or supporting NPI programs using stage‑gate processes.
• 3+ years in PMO, Engineering, Manufacturing, OPEX/CI, Supply Chain, or Quality.
• PMP certification (or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).
• Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional IPTs to deliver NPI programs from concept through launch.
• Own program execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Drive alignment to VOC and manage scope changes and tradeoffs.
• RAA for program delivery, including P&L ownership.
• Partner across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure readiness for launch.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Eaton’s ARS division is seeking a Program Manager – New Product Introduction (NPI) to lead delivery of strategic product initiatives. This is a hybrid role based in Fayetteville, NC. Candidates may reside in the Raleigh, NC metro area while maintaining a regular onsite presence in Fayetteville. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
  • Lead cross‑functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to deliver NPI programs from concept through launch.
  • Own program execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
  • Drive alignment to Voice of Customer (VOC) and manage scope changes and tradeoffs.
  • Hold full responsibility, authority, and accountability (RAA) for program delivery, including P&L ownership.
  • Partner across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure readiness for launch.
• Execution & Governance
  • Apply structured PROLaunch / phase‑gate methodology across the full product development lifecycle.
  • Develop, manage, and drive program schedules to support on‑time delivery.
  • Manage risks, issues, and dependencies; lead mitigation strategies.
  • Utilize tools and methods including FMEA, DFSS, Design for Manufacturing, and industrialization planning.
  • Ensure adherence to standard PM processes and performance tracking.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Deliver clear, concise Program Status Reports (Green/Yellow/Red) for leadership addressing milestones, risks, issues, and other program KPIs.
  • Track and report on key metrics: schedule, cost, quality, and technical performance.
  • Lead program reviews and provide data‑driven insights to stakeholders.
• Portfolio & Planning
  • Support annual product roadmap development and portfolio planning.
  • Contribute to business case development and proposal evaluations.
  • Serve as a PROLaunch champion, driving best practices, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • 3+ years of experience leading or supporting NPI programs using stage‑gate processes.
  • 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following functional areas: PMO, Engineering, Manufacturing, OPEX/CI, Supply Chain, or Quality.
  • PMP certification (or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Experience with power distribution equipment (engineering, manufacturing, or commercial).
  • Experience in an engineered‑to‑order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
• Position Criteria
  • Strong business acumen and analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action.
  • Confident communicator capable of influencing senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
  • Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment and drive alignment across competing priorities.
  • Experience managing complex engineering programs from development through launch.
  • Proactive, improvement‑focused—brings forward new tools, methods, and ways of working.
  • Comfortable making trade‑off decisions and presenting recommendations.

Additional Information

At Eaton, we provide a competitive salary range of $97,000 – $143,000 per year. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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