Position Overview: There is no better time to join Eaton than in this exciting era of power management. We’re reimagining innovation by adapting digital technologies — connected devices, data models and insights — to transform power management for safer and more sustainable and efficient power use. Our teams are collaborating to build the best digital solutions for our customers. We are looking for digital talent who want to help set the direction for this digital transformation and create new ways of working and thinking, for ourselves and our customers. Eaton’s Utility sector has an opening for a Software Project Manager to join our Grid Automation Services team, responsible for leading customer-funded software development projects based on our Substation Automation family of products. This position may be located at our Montreal offices or remote from within the surrounding St. Bruno, South Shore, or Montreal areas. Eaton is accelerating and leading the industry with its digital offerings to utility customers. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction for one or more projects within the Energy Automation Solutions Division. You will be accountable for performance with respect to quality, on-time delivery, continuous improvement, and cost of your respective project(s). You will be the first line contact between the client(s) and the development team(s) and will have to represent the company during those interactions with the client(s). During you career at Eaton, you will be called upon to work on several projects based on Eaton products. We strive to deliver dependable, simplified, and best-in-class solutions to help utilities leverage their assets and manage a smarter grid. Essential Responsibilities: Execution of all assigned projects. Management of the project budget and schedule, risks and opportunities, as well as the scope of the project as provided for in the contract, and upcoming change requests. Management of all parties involved in the project (client(s), development team(s), consultant(s), external supplier(s), etc). In collaboration with the development team’s subject matter experts, contribute to the development of project specifications, ensuring their alignment with customer’s needs. Calculation and reporting of metrics about project progression and vitality, and communication of project statuses both internally and to clients. Usage of agile project management best practices, in alignment with the development team’s software development process. Management of project’s work items backlog, including prioritization and user stories refinement. Identification of creative solutions to overcome obstacles in project activities. Oversight of project work and quality assurance in accordance with company standards, and in response to client expectations. May be called upon to contribute to help resolve various situations related to project needs, both in terms of resource management and technical tasks. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or other similar program from an accredited institution. Minimum experience of 5 years in project management. Practical experience in the development of automation systems or products, proven as a software developer or similar function at the beginning of their career. Work proficiently in French and English. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite office tools (Word, Excel, MS Project, Power Point). Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: PMP Certification. Strong ability to solve problems. Knowledge of software development, object-oriented programming, and C++ language. Previous experience developing software for embedded devices, building APIs and desktop applications. Electrical utility work experience and/or knowledge of electrical systems. Knowledge of the Visual Studio development environment with Team Foundation. Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: https://www.eaton.com/ca/en-gb/company/policies-and-statements/accessibility.html 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: North America – Canada Organization: EPG EAS Electrical Automation Solutions Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No