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Eaton’s Mobility Group is currently seeking a Lead Program Manager to join our Fuel Emissions & Boosting Business Units (BU). This position can be based at the following Eaton locations: Southfield, MI, Galesburg, MI, or Marshall, MI. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not offered for this position.In this role, you will be responsible for the successful execution of product industrialization projects and programs that deliver on business case cost and benefit commitments. Reporting to the Director of the Business Unit, you will partner with engineering/marketing and other New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to ensure successful product launches from design to delivery. You will be a senior leader responsible for managing both teams of people (PMs - Program Managers) as well as special NPI projects.What you’ll do:In this role, you will have responsibility for projects as well as managing a team. Responsibilities include the following: Responsible for overall NPI/special projects execution and performance of the BU. Own and meet Eaton NPI performance Metrics for the BU in terms of cost, quality, delivery, profitability, internal & external customer satisfaction. Direct, manage, coach, mentor all BU PMs. Optimize BU PM utilization in terms of capacity and matching capabilities with NPIs through current and future years. Manage career path for all PMs. Co-ordinate/ conduct/sign-off on Program reviews/DGCs within the BU to ensure timely completion of GATES. Act as advocate for all BU PMs and help escalate/resolve issues to senior leadership as needed. Liaise with PMO (Program Management Office) and lead within the BU cascading/implementation of Eaton processes, systems, tools, trainings, best practices, and PM functional excellence. Contribute to the PMO/ PM community by conducting trainings that may have been assigned in Steering Committee. Interface with Eaton Leadership to correct underperforming areas in NPI execution, as necessary. Capture, maintain, and implement lessons learned for the BU on NPI execution.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required (Business Administration, Engineering, or related) Minimum 10 years of global automotive experience in Program Management or a combination of Program Management with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, or Product Development. Previous leader of people or functional leader experience in multiple functional domains. PMP Certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) Proficient in Program and Project Management in New Product Introduction/launch settings Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipPreferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution Master’s degree in Business or Engineering Experience in Requirements and Risk Management Knowledge of product and project portfolio management principles Knowledge of passenger car and commercial vehicle product/marketsPosition Criteria Demonstrated leadership style that is consistent with Eaton expectations of leaders (ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent, learner). Capable of leading change in a cross-functional environment that requires cross-region, site, and/or global collaboration and span. 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 corporate environment. Strong analytical skills and business acumen. A focused, intelligent individual who is a pragmatic motivator with a good decision-making skills. Being driven, self-motivated, and passionate about Program Management is critical in terms of keeping the ball moving forward and coaching the same to the PMs. Problem-solving – Ability to breakdown big problems into small pieces and overcoming them one by one Change agent - Must possess strong influencing skills and decision-making skills. Experience in multiple functional domain areas.The expected annual salary range for this role is $136500.03 - $200200.04 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.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.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 us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.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 (https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/careers/US%20Benefits%20updated%2010.24.22.pdf) 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.
