Program Manager II, Engineering Automation

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Program Manager II, Engineering Automation. This can be based in Arden, NC, Sumter, SC, Charlotte, NC or remotely within the U.S.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on July 26, 2025.

Lead the Charge Toward Smarter, Faster, Engineered Solutions

Eaton’s ARS business group is reimagining what’s possible for Engineered To Order (ETO) solutions—and we’re looking for a forward-thinking Program Manager II to guide our automation initiatives from concept to deployment. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering and innovation and enjoy leading cross-functional teams to build smarter processes with real impact, this is your moment.

In this pivotal role, you’ll develop and drive program management structure for this key strategic initiative that enhances productivity, improves quality, and shortens turn-around time for customer drawings. You'll collaborate with engineering, IT, and global partners to shape solutions that not only deliver value today—but set the standard for tomorrow. You’ll also contribute to AI-enhanced automation efforts, best practice sharing, and solution harmonization across Eaton’s Electrical Sector, making this a high-visibility opportunity to influence change at scale.

What You’ll Do

What You’ll Own:

• Shape automation strategy for ETO processes, aligning initiatives with ARS’s long-term goals
• Implement Eaton’s PROLaunch process and agile best practices to streamline execution
• Lead the team through uncertainty by establishing program management structure, operating cadence, objectives, and performance measurement
• Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
• Unite engineering and IT functions to ensure stakeholder needs are front and center
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping exercises to visualize and improve workflows
• Drive ADKAR-based change management to ensure solutions are embraced across divisions
• Build and maintain detailed program schedules in Microsoft Project to track dependencies and progress
• Empower teams to make thoughtful trade-offs, weighing legacy systems against platform innovations
• Deliver data-driven updates to senior leaders, backed by robust metrics and reports
• Lead risk mitigation planning with agility—resolving issues before they impact delivery
• Advocate for resource alignment and resolve staffing challenges through effective escalation
• Foster growth by mentoring peers and sharing program management best practices within Eaton’s PMO network

Who You Are

• A systems thinker who sees the big picture—and the critical details
• A master collaborator fluent in engineering, IT, and business strategy
• A change champion with a knack for energizing cross-functional teams
• A metrics-driven leader who turns complex challenges into actionable plans

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering for Engineered To Order (ETO) solutions.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in program and/or project management methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in evaluation and deployment of engineering software solutions.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution or MBA.

Skills

Soft skills:

• Navigating uncertainty
• Proficient communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customers
• Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally
• Detail and process oriented
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen

Position Criteria

• Ability to travel up to 25%

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