Research & Development Project Manager JOB ID: 125310 The role is available for our site in Hengelo, The Netherlands Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E This incumbent is responsible for managing cross-functional medium size to big size projects. Responsible for meeting the project objectives in terms of schedule, scope and budget mainly for new product development, cost-out and innovation projects e.g. moving from oil insulated switchgear to vacuum insulated switchgear. Sales impact of these projects vary between 100K Euro and 2 Mln. Euro. The incumbent leads project teams and execute a Prolaunch phase-gate process to drive customer satisfaction, continuous product and process improvement and financial performance through all project phases. Your main responsibilities: Manages the profit and loss of the projects by being responsible and accountable for project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments. Executes leadership across the projects by seeking team input to promote rapid solutions to issues and provide feedback on performance indicators. Establishes goals and provides direction to the project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment. Communicates and manages customer expectations and contractual commitments internal and to the business. Ensures standard project management processes are utilized and give adequate support to the project team by coordinating project reviews, preparing and publishing project metrics, reports and hands-on support to others in the project scope, whenever needed. Provides periodic project updates (Project Status Report) including milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g. technical, cost, schedule) to the key stakeholders (Product Line, Leadership Team, Manufacturing, Engineering etc.). Acts as overall project interface with internal and external customers. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Bachelor/University degree in Business Management or Engineering or equivalent educational background. At least 5 years of work experience in industrial/manufacturing business. Experience in leading projects in a manufacturing company. Capability to work in an international matrix environment with different cultures, managing a team in Hengelo and remote teams in India and China. Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) or equivalent recommended or interested to get certified. Very good communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton senior management and customers. Solid knowledge of project management processes (Prolaunch), methodologies and tools (Microsoft Project or other project management software). Competency in risk management demonstrated. Excellent analytical, organizational skills and business acumen. Very good interpersonal skills and the capability to lead a project team with proven leadership skills. Hybrid working possible (home/office) Fluent in Dutch and English What we offer you: Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions (home office, remote, flexible working hours, part time etc.) are implemented across different EMEA locations, check out with the site HR what type of flexible working solution is available for this role. We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard. There’s room here for everyone because we believe that every person matters. Our recent awards: FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list  One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere  Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine  Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign  Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media  100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine  ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Sustained Excellence ranking  About Eaton: 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. We sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees. For more information, visit Eaton.com 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, color, 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. #LI-DG1 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: Engineering Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA ETD SERV Services Job Level: Individual Contributor 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?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time