Eaton is currently seeking a Program Manager, Early Talent Programs to join our team in Beachwood, Oh. The primary role of this position is to support the company’s strategic goal of identifying, attracting and developing early talent as a pipeline for future leaders within the organization Position Overview: Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Early Talent Leadership Development Programs, you will have accountability for partnering with executive sponsors and stakeholders to develop, execute and manage our Engineering & Technology as well as our Technical Sales Leadership Development Program and Interns. 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. In this role you will: Engage executive sponsors, stakeholders and related steering committees in strategy and planning discussions. Develop an action plan and oversee execution of the program strategy. Including but not limited to leadership training, strategy and headcount planning, budget (forecasting/profit plan management), and university recruitment for these function. Use expertise to guide program strategy to deliver specific, challenging, and high-quality assignments to participants during the program. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the program, and work with the Early Talent to design and deploy those improvements. Partner with business and functional HR and Talent Management to understand critical pipelines, business strategies, and future skillset and pipeline needs. Provide a framework of resources for program participants including a training curriculum, coaching and feedback on current skills, strengths, development need for their current role, as well as building future leadership capabilities. Create a program for developing, maintaining, and communicating functional career paths and competencies for specific functions. Advise on functional competencies, developmental tools, methodologies, and practices. Coach assignment managers on strong goal setting, expectation setting, conducting performance reviews, and ongoing performance feedback to participants. Ensure Early Talent policies and procedures are in place as it pertains to performance. Develop a robust offboarding approach to ensure long term success for program participants. Co-develop recruiting and campus strategies with University Relations Campus Managers for target universities, university relationships, campus & diversity events. Interviewing and selecting talent for 2nd round interviews. Drive consensus discussions to select top talent for both interns and the leadership development program and work with HR Services and University Relations on offer process. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in HR, Engineering, Sales or Program Management. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree or MBA 3 years of manager of people or leadership experience preferred. Experience developing strategies or leading change management initiatives. Experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders. Position Criteria Ability to recruit, assess & select top talent and coach assignment managers. Effective relationship building and interacting with both college recruits and senior leadership. Understanding of performance management and having the coaching skills necessary to help drive high performance among university hires. Ability to maintain the integrity of the program while managing multiple & sometimes conflicting stakeholder priorities. Understanding of how leaders develop. Experience with change management processes and projects. Ability to create processes, review metrics and measure on-going review of processes for continuous improvement 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. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) 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 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: Human Resources Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Remote Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time