Eaton’s Vehicle Group is currently seeking a Portfolio Strategy Manager Multiple locations: Turin, Tczew or Karlsruhe 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. The function of the Portfolio Strategy Manager is two-fold: 1) The Portfolio Strategy Manager will manage the development and execution of the VGGP strategic plan and profit plan budgets & project portfolios. Consolidating the portfolio waterline analysis from each Product line and working with the business unit and engineering directors to translate it into consolidated VGGP strategic plan and profit plan budgets. Tracking the execution on a monthly basis, consolidating budget actuals & forecasts and providing reports on results and recommendations to the VGGP leadership in areas where budgets can be flexed to keep the total budget aligned to plan is also a key responsibility in this role. The Portfolio Manager must also ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to support availability, analysis, integrity and accuracy of portfolio & budget system information. 2) The Portfolio Strategy Manager will support the development of the strategic plan, working closely with the VGGP leadership team in coordinating planning activities and helping to develop and consolidate the content of the strategic plan presentations. Overall these activities will involve interfacing and collaboration with the PL leadership, HR, Finance, Engineering & other activity center managers, customers & suppliers. The role will require the individual to work both independently and as part of a VGGP and will be expected to provide suggestions and recommendations for process improvements and new projects based upon market knowledge and the strategic direction of the VGGP product lines. The role will require access to confidential and sensitive information requiring a high degree of integrity In this function you will: Lead budget data collection/coordination for Profit Plan and Monthly Forecast. Consolidate all inputs and project waterline analysis from VGGP product lines. Coordinate with teams to ensure spending is in line with forecast commitments. Prepare standard slide decks of information as required. Present results to VGGP staff Work closely with finance & engineering, lead the global consolidated monthly tracking of budget actuals and forecast and reports out to VGGP leadership with recommendations prior to VGGP rolling forecast review Support strategic plan by coordinating planning activities, working closely with business unit and engineering directors, product strategy managers and finance team providing input on strategies and preparing/consolidating the presentation content; Support product line controller during strategic plan and profit planning process in developing sales targets and analysing the revenue portfolio of the business. Critically assess portfolio and finance processes and drive digital innovation to improve effectiveness and productivity. Coordinate with End-Users and the IT team to map gaps and implement solutions; Ensure monthly status updates to key VGGP goals and metrics are completed timely. Provide a monthly report on VGGP budget status Provide support to project advocates to ensure ProPM inputs are complete and able to be managed by product line portfolio managers Assemble and furnish reports on relevant data for special projects and strategic studies. e.g. financials, NBV, intellectual property, make versus buy Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution Minimum seven (7) years of engineering, sales or finance experience No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Must be authorized to work in country where candidate resides without company sponsorship now or in the future Preferred qualifications: Ability to communicate, present, negotiate and influence at all levels in the organization Strong analytical skills including the ability to use spreadsheets and other data analysis tools Business process improvement and change management experience Proficient in MSOffice including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Position Criteria: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to the team. Ability to work efficiently and thrive in a fast pace team environment Strong analytical skills #LI-LP2 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. 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 day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. 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 pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. 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. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: VEH AUTO Automotive Division 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