Program Manager, eMobility

Eatons eMobility division is currently seeking a Program Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Southfield, MI facility.We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve peoples lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.Eatons eMobility segment is collaborating with companies around the globe to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.Position Overview:The Program Manager for eMobility is responsible for the successful execution of product development and industrialization projects and programs that deliver on business case cost and benefit commitments.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. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.In this function you will:+ Lead cross-functional project teams to drive accountability and performance established for commercial, technical, and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.+ Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans that deliver on scope, schedule, and financial commitments. Guide teams from project initiation through planning, executing, monitoring, and closure.+ Influence and secure baseline business case expectations with key stakeholders in the areas of scope, benefit, cost, assumptions, risks/opportunities, key milestones, and alternate implementation scenarios. Fully understand and articulate business case financials and content.+ Establish organizational resource management plans that clearly articulate the requirements for core team member, work package approver, and decision gate committee member engagement for the project duration.+ Build effective cross-functional team dynamics by recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses, providing proactive feedback and coaching, and creating an atmosphere that inspires learning and recognition. Drive a mindset of transparency, proactive risk mitigation and methodical problem solving.+ Leverage program management standard work processes, tools, systems, and performance measures to provide an operational cadence, agility and transparency during project execution.+ Establish and execute effective internal and external stakeholder communication strategies that address customer, internal leadership, and core team needs for the duration of a project.+ Effectively tailor messaging and lead project/program reviews with multiple levels of leadership to enable robust decision making and risk mitigation.+ Develop negotiation strategies with functional partners that meet business case commitments for both customer and supplier contract management. Ensure effective change management processes and contract language is designed and applied.+ Engage in new business proposal development by partnering on product strategy and product roadmap initiatives.+ Strengthen skillsets in cross-functional and operational knowledge areas outside of previous domain expertise (i.e. Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance).When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required (Engineering or Business)+ Minimum of six (6) years of experience in Program Management or a combination of Program Management with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.+ No relocation benefit is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of Southfield, MI. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications:+ Bachelors degree in Engineering+ Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP)+ Previous leader of people experience+ Program Management experience in the automotive industry+ Experience in Requirements and Risk Management+ Knowledge of passenger car and commercial vehicle product/markets+ Knowledge of electronics products and manufacturing processes+ Software development experiencePosition Success 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.+ Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies processes and tools.+ Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton and Customer senior leadership.+ Analytical skills and business acumen.+ Previous experience in leading projects of various type/scope/risk levels and experience in multiple functional domain areas would be beneficial to success in this role.+ Experience in multiple functional domain areas.+ Decision making, motivation, and influence skills+ Must have a customer focused mindset where the customer perspective is at the forefront of any change, risk, or problem resolution strategyWe 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.#LI-RP12We make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: Program / Project ManagementRegion: North America US/Puerto RicoOrganization: VEH EMB eMobilityJob Level: Individual ContributorSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is 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.