Lead Program Manager (m/f/d) Business Unit Valve Actuation

Eaton Corporation is a diversified energy management company that achieved a revenue of $22.3 billion in 2023. With energy efficient solutions, we support our customers in more effective, safer, more efficient, and more sustainable management of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy. Eaton is committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment using our energy management technologies and services. The company employs approximately 92,000 people and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

The Eaton Mobility Group plays a large role in our vision of improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton's Mobility Group provides automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers worldwide with products and systems that are designed to lessen the impact of vehicle emissions on the environment and improve fuel economy. For our Business Unit Valve Actuation part of Eaton Mobility Group, we are looking for a Lead Program Manager (m/f/d) with the following responsibilities:

What you'll do:

Responsible for the successful launch and execution of the ALL NPIs and any special projects in Business Unit (BU). Lead the Integrated Product Teams, including all aspects of Program Management, to drive customer satisfaction, enable an on-time launch, control total program budget, achieve target cost, protect IP, and execute successful supplier contracts. Has a dual function - serves as the Manager of Program Managers as well as leads NPI/special projects to ensure flawless program execution and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for overall NPI/special projects execution and performance of the BU for cost, quality, delivery, profitability, budgets, and internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Own and meet the Goals for the NPI performance Metrics for the BU.
• Direct, manage, coach, mentor ALL Program/Project Managers in the BU.
• Co-ordinate/ conduct/sign-off on Program reviews/ DGCs wtihin the BU to ensure timely completion of GATES and to act as advocate for the PMs in the BU to escalate/resolve issues where needed
• Liaise with PMO for cascading of processes, systems, tools, trainings, best practices, and functional excellence to BU PMs and also contribute to the PMO/ PM community by conducting trainings assigned in Steering Commitee
• Interface with Eaton Leadership to correct underperforming areas in NPI execution, as necessary.
• Lead creation and implementation of lessons learned for BU to facilitate continuous improvement in future launches and NPI processes/systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field required; MBA and PMP Certification preferred.
• 10+ years senior management experience combining extensive global operations, engineering and/or sales / marketing experience.

Skills:

• Strong background in engineering, program management, and / or general management.
• Strategic thinker who is adept at building organizational capability through communicating a vision that both engages and motivates the organization while holding them accountable to achieve stretch results.
• A results oriented and highly adaptable person who can be a supportive team player in a corporate environment.
• A focused, intelligent individual who is a pragmatic motivator with a good decision-making skills.
• Leadership, communication and influencing skills sufficient to manage a multi-cultural, matrixed and global organization with a diverse workforce

We Offer

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability (Foster an inclusive culture with a strategic goal to increase a female representation including in Leadership)
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
• Balance your work and life with a remote or hybrid worktime model

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