<p>Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking an Operations Program Manager. This role will take place on-site at our facility in Sumter, SC and we are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the Unites States.</p> <p>This position is responsible for management of Manufacturing / Operations programs for Eaton's Commercial Products and Assemblies division, including support of New Process Introduction, Standard Transition Process, and Continuous Improvement programs for the Sumter, SC panelboard and switchboard manufacturing facility. The Program Manager manages the program planning, execution, requirements changes, risk mitigation, and issue tracking to achieve organizational objectives.</p> <p>The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What you'll do:</p> <ul> <li>Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments. </li><li>Ensure effective program management tools and processes are utilized, including the use of Eaton's PROLaunch process as applicable. </li><li>Lead project teams. Identify required activities across functions, hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured resource allocation plan. </li><li>Employ effective requirements and change management techniques. Assess and promptly communicate potential impacts of any changes and recommendations to stakeholders. </li><li>Lead teams in program risk assessment and deployment of sound mitigation strategies. Monitor risk and take decisive and early action to resolve any issues. </li><li>Maintain a robust Communications Plan, inclusive of regular stakeholder presentations relevant to status of programs. Prepare and publish formal program metrics and reports on a (minimum) monthly basis. </li><li>Participate in annual planning processes such as EBS Pull Events. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities and benefits. </li><li>Serve as a PROLaunch champion help with implementation of improvement action plans and standardization of PM best practices. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Required (Basic) Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. </li><li>A minimum of 3 years of experience working on engineering / manufacturing teams with exposure to program management tools and processes </li><li>Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering Discipline </li><li>PMP certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, program management, and leadership of project teams. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Working towards Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP). </li><li>Knowledge of the product design and manufacturing processes. </li><li>Entry level knowledge of Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools. </li></ul> <p>Position Criteria:</p> <ul> <li>Proficient communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customer. </li><li>Strong analytical skills and business acumen </li><li>Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally </li><li>Must be capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members. </li><li>Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</p> <p>Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.</p> <p>You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.</p> <p>To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.</p> <p>We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p>#LI-HA1</p>