Vice President IT - Edge Transformation and Services

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 199,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Vice President IT to spearhead the modernization of their Edge capabilities. This role involves driving strategic technology transformations, leading a diverse team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance connectivity and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess extensive IT experience, have a strong background in developing Edge technologies, and demonstrate proven leadership in global environments. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of IT experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in global environments.
• Experience developing and executing strategies for Edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modernization of Eaton’s Edge capabilities.
• Develop and execute a global strategy for EDGE technologies.
• Collaborate with IT Support to identify end-user incident trends.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Edge technologies development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or computer science

Job description

Vice President IT - Edge Transformation and Services

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President and CTO, this position will lead the modernization of Eaton’s Edge capabilities, driving strategic technology transformations across the organization. The role involves strategy, vision, architecture, investment, and primary execution to deliver AI‑forward Edge solutions that enhance connectivity, speed, and productivity for Eaton’s 100,000‑plus employees across 600+ locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global strategy for EDGE technologies aligned with Eaton’s digital manufacturing and industrial/physical AI aspirations.
• Lead, mentor, and engage a geographically diverse team of approximately 70+ employees and contractors to drive the infrastructure and edge strategies.
• Influence the enterprise technology roadmap for infrastructure management, gatekeeping implementable Edge strategies and delivering initiatives on target, on budget and on time.
• Modernize Edge infrastructure—including compute, storage, and networking—to support real‑time data processing, analytics, and AI workloads.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers (e.g., AT&T, Cisco, HCL, Dell, Microsoft) to build solutions focused on business outcomes.
• Set strategy to maximize the use and growth of Edge platforms, ensuring required ROI for the platform.
• Develop roadmaps for tools, technology, and training to keep platform offerings innovative.
• Partner with Cybersecurity to establish governance and best practices for Edge security and network operations; lead Edge components of the Zero‑Trust journey.
• Collaborate with IT Support, Operations, and other teams to pre‑emptively identify end‑user incident trends and deploy fixes via targeted campaigns.
• Establish strategic models for APM and infrastructure monitoring integrated into Eaton’s Cloud Strategy to detect anomalies and automate ITSM incidents.
• Ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery of platform modernization programs related to employee experience, productivity, and workplace solutions.
• Collaborate with key business and IT partners to align technology priorities, negotiate program improvements, and meet financial goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of IT experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in global environments.
• Experience developing and executing strategies for Edge technologies in global matrixed environments.
• Experience managing a team of professionals and engineers in technology platforms and solution architecture.
• Eaton does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA.
• Experience in manufacturing environments or knowledge of manufacturing business processes.

Position Success Criteria

• Promote a digital mindset oriented, product‑centric and business‑outcome focused culture.
• Evangelist for the Edge team and overall culture both internally and externally.
• Cultivate the next generation of technology leaders through upskilling and leadership development aligned with Eaton values.
• Continuously innovate on new capabilities, identify cost efficiencies, and keep pace with industry trends.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this role is $199 000 – $291 000. The role is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits program including health, welfare, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time off. For detailed information, consult the Eaton Benefits Overview.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Employment

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Employment decisions are based on job‑related criteria, not protected status. Eaton believes in second‑chance employment and will consider applicants with arrest or conviction history consistent with applicable laws.

Disability‑related reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting 1‑800‑836‑6345 (accommodation requests only).