External Job
Title Manager Project Management
AutoReqId 47648BR
Business Function Engineering
Division Electrical Components Operations
Job Description Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
Eaton Corporation has an opening for a Manager, Project Management to support the Electrical Components Operations (ECO) Organization.
This position can be located in either of the following locations:
Moon Township, PA
Milwaukee, WI
This position will report directly to the ECO Director of Engineering.
The primary function is to apply and drive best project management practices across ECO while managing a team of Project Management Professionals who lead ECO’s key projects (one Certified PMP for the major ECO product lines). Area of focus will be new product development projects and programs.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
A. Advanced understanding and demonstration of project management methodology and associated tools.
B. Applies of state of the art Project and Portfolio Management practices and tools
(project start-ups, project planning, execution & tracking, etc.).
C. Leads key / major ECO projects
D. Ensures proper PROLaunch execution including proper DFSS application
E. Provides input and improvements to Eaton’s project execution processes (PROLaunch, DFSS, Project Reviews, etc.)
F. Leads major project reporting sessions (Projects and Peer Reviews, divisional reviews, etc.)
G. Manages direct reports, conducts performance reviews, administers merit plan, oversees reward and recognition, and sets goals and development plans with direct reports.
H. Fosters, forms and manages truly cross functional project teams
I. Manages project resource across ECO: Promotes cross divisional resource exchange & utilization regardless of division / BU
J. Owns ECO’s NPD Portfolio Management & Prioritization process
K. Leads ECO’s Portfolio council. Works with members (ECO Director Engineering, Divisions’ Engineering Sr. Engineering Managers) in a manner that optimizes the ROI from the portfolio of projects and ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
L. Communicates effectively and works closely with all levels of the organization, especially senior leadership to understand business priorities, processes, strategic objectives, and time/cost constraints.
M. Captures and communicates lessons learned from current / past projects.
Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
If interested, please apply online at www.eatonjobs.com indicating history/salary requirements. No phone calls or third party vendors, please.
Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements) Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Business, or Project Management from an accredited institution required
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in new product development is required
• Minimum of 3 years experience managing people
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Position Criteria:
Experience in leading large cross-functional teams as part of development projects or programs
• Experience in developing, implementing and improving project and portfolio reports and tracking metrics
• Good understanding of industrial and/or electrical components (breaker, contactors, drives, etc) product lines
• Proficiency in managing people and resources to meet project accomplishments on schedule
• Good cross-boundary perspective to communicate and coordinate with other product line-engineering mangers, plant managers and marketing managers
• Good, effective communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Project Management (MPM) preferred
Region North America - US/Puerto Rico
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
City Moon Township
Employee category Regular
Experience
Level Minimum 10+ Years
Travel Required Up to 25 percent
Relocation benefit provided? Yes-From within hiring country/region only
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