Program Manager

Eaton's Corporate Technology Office (CTO) Division is currently seeking a Program Manager. This position is based at our Golden, CO facility.

Position Overview:

Eaton Research Labs (ERL), located in Golden, CO has an opening for a Program Manager. The Program Manager is a member of ERL, reporting directly to the Manager, PMO Global ERL. ERL has an exciting and rewarding position of Program Manager to lead innovation programs and customer relationships. A unique blend of broad technical knowledge and strong business acumen is required to be successful in this position.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Manager, PMO Global ERL. This position is based in Golden CO, and will primarily support Energy Systems government programs.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Lead execution of innovative energy systems technology-based programs.
• Responsible for the successful execution of research programs within their scope, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Lead and support advancing the state of the art energy systems projects. May also include leading projects for electrical, industrial, automotive, truck, and aerospace applications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural globally distributed teams.
• Provide support during program proposal efforts in determining WBS, level of effort, resource planning and cost.
• Ensure proprietary and customer provided controlled information is managed and protected as required.
• Manage Profit and Loss of Research & Technology programs. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Lead and support global technology programs utilizing Eaton's internal AgileStarts™ framework including Technology Reviews and Project Reviews.
• Provide direction to the project team members in areas of project execution, customer concerns, changes in scope and risk assessment. Communicate and manage customer expectations and contractual commitments.
• Maintain and report applicable metrics for programs, e.g. quality, technical performance, and readiness levels (technology, commercial, manufacturing).
• Coordinate communications channels with customers that will ensure the exchange of information relating to product characteristics, quality, delivery and service.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with Business Divisions and externally (Universities, National Labs, End Customers).
• Manage multi-cultural distributed teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist contracts management with procurement processes for subcontractors and project materials.
• Initiate and track required Non-Disclosure Agreements with customers, vendors, and partners including national labs and academic institutions.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field from accredited institution is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing projects and programs with multiple stakeholders and high degree of complexity, including components/subsystem/system scope of responsibility, high risk, and significant NRE budget
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be within in 50 mile radius of Golden, CO
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the Engineering field
• Certified DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) license through Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Entrepreneurial experience or related commercial experience
• Certified ScrumMaster
• Experience in managing government projects (DoE, DoD)
• Management of SharePoint sites
• Experience with project management tools
• High competency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA

Position Criteria:

-Experience with Engineering projects/programs.

-Proven track record in new product/technology development projects that resulted in successful commercialization.

-Proven track record of achieving program execution results through robust quantitative program management techniques.

-Builds a high performance integrated team environment and maintains a well-informed and cohesive team across the various functional areas and /or geographical regions at all times.

-Uses interpersonal savvy and connectedness in communication and relationship building with all key stakeholders.

-Thinks, acts and solves problems with a customer focused mentality.

-Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

-Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

-Consistently acts in an ethical, open, honest, trustworthy and truthful manner.

-Demonstrated leadership of technology projects.

-Ability to learn new tools in a timely manner.

-Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team oriented environment.

-Globally astute. Understands how to adapt communication style to fit different cultures.

-Self-motivated and goal oriented individual.

-Demonstrated strategic thinking, drive for results, and managerial courage.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with management, employees, customers and suppliers. -Senior management level communication and presentation skills.

-Experience with Agile methodologies.

-Microsoft Project experience essential.

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $118,00-$162,250 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll get from us:

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Program / Project Management

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: CTO Corporate Technology Office

Job Level: Manager

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid

Does this position offer relocation?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time