Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. The Programm Manager is responsible for the successful execution of projects related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE). Also leads the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to drive customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and life of the project financial performance by managing customer projects, contracts, and business relationships. And manages projects across multiple sites with design and manufacturing teams across the globe. Your Key Deliverables Monitors the profit and loss of projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments. Executes IPT leadership across the project(s). Seeks team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coaches and provides feedback/rewards on performance indicators. Establishes objectives and goals and provides direction to project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment. Manages effective communications. Improves organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Manages customer expectations and commitments internal to the business. Ensures standard program management processes are utilized and adequate to support the project execution and teams; Coordinates project reviews, prepares and publishes program management metrics and reports whilst maintaining the metrics for the project. Manages all risks and requirements of the project. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all project activities and deliverables and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved. Provides periodic project updates (Project Status Report) of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g. technical, cost, and schedule). Provides updates to the business units as well as divisional and sector levels. Manages the scope and specification for the project taking into account the need of customer, stakeholders and in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO). Reports project progress and information, performs project reviews, identifies risks and deviations, and obtains solutions. Performs PROLaunch Stage Gate reviews. Are you? Qualifications Your profile Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or Business degree preferred Experience in Program Management; or a combination of Program Management with some Engineering, Operational and/or Product Management Experienced in electrical New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or Operational projects; Experience within an automotive matrix organisation; Experience in automotive Program Management very desirable Demonstrating in program management methodologies, processes and tools Knowledge of automotive processes and tools like PPAP, APQP, D- and P-FMEA and IATF16949. Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent recommended Proven leadership skills - capability to lead change in an integrated project team environment across multiple sites and customers Capable of leading effectively in diverse cultural situations Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written, with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to customer and Eaton management Experience in risk management Strong analytical skills and business acumen Broad knowledge of the electrical industry; Knowledge of the automotive industry and electric vehicles being desirable Fluent in English and German language Then we want to hear about you! What Eaton offers A highly engaged, motivated and innovative team of engineers Cross-cultural working environment Flexible work time Varied and exciting challenges Inclusion & Diversity - Openness to diversity widens our access to the best talent. Inclusion allows us to engage that talent fully Great promotional opportunities – We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible Learning & Development - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities #LI-YH1 We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s 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. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re 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 Management Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ICPD Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time