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Program/Project Manager - New Product Development
JOB ID: 137517

Job location: Cwmbran, South Wales, UK

Hybrid working solutions are available – 3 days on-site & 2 days from home

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

Role overview
The Program/Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of the New Product Development NPD Program(s), projects and appropriate budget allocation. Involves being responsible for Program / Project Management of large, medium and or multi small-scale projects across the Fire Systems & Devices Product Line.

Your main responsibilities:

• Manage the Profit and Loss of the NPD Program(s) and projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
• Execute Integrated Product Team leadership across the Program. Seeks team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coach and provide feedback and rewards on performance indicators.
• Establish objectives, goals and provide direction to the program and project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment. Facilitate the implementation of program management processes at the business unit.
• Manage effective program communications and improve organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Manage customer expectations and commitments internal to the business.
• Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing & publishing PM metrics and reports.
• Maintain metrics for program, cost, quality, technical performance and delivery through all of the PROLaunch phases.
• Manage all risks and requirements of the program through effective planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.
• Ensure effective change / scope management process is utilized.
• Provide periodic program updates of current situation relating to milestones and problem/high risk areas. Provide updates to the business units as well as divisional, and sector levels.
• Resource balancing and allocation across the various programs/projects and sustaining activities utilizing ProPM tool.
• Provide overall Program interface with Management Team & Senior Leadership and the customer.
• Coordinate and monitor program technical personnel across multiple sites

Qualifications

Your essential skills we are looking for:

Education Required

• A degree is required; Engineering or Business is preferred.

Experience Required

• Have experience of working in a Program Management role.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience in Electrical New Product Development programs.
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools.
• Project Management Institute accreditation or equivalent is desired.
• Risk Management experience.

Soft Skills

• Leadership skills - capable to lead change within a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
  

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

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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 CS LS Life Safety

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?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time