At Eaton, we make the energy transition work. Whether it’s efficient power management of machinery and buildings or the integration of electric vehicle charging, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment. And with the electrification of everything in full swing, accompanied by the acceleration of renewable energy generation and distribution, this is an especially exciting time to join our Power Management & Control Components (PMCC) division.

As the electrified future goes hand in hand with digitalisation, we also focus on developing smart, Industry 4.0-enabled devices, from the smallest electrical components to entire power ecosystems. We thus deploy innovative technologies to offer an enhanced user experience and more intuitive user interfaces, including for the remote operation of machinery and equipment.

Safe power distribution is at the core of our business. Our products are key to increasing system availability and protect to what matters most; people, equipment and the environment. We leverage our expertise to lead the way in the development of circuit breakers, building automation products and distribution boards to serve the residential, commercial and industrial segments. With advancements in digital solutions, technology and software, there has never been a more exciting time to join.

For our Power Management & Control Components (PMCC) division, we are seeking a Senior Program Manager (m/f/d) to join our team in Vienna or Bonn with the following responsibilities:

What you will do:

• ​The Senior Program Manager is part of a team, leading and steering all Power Management & Control Components PMCC projects/programs through ProLaunch stage gates

• He/she is accountable to drive 'complex' projects/programs, actively challenging content, intervening and redirecting activities

• The Senior Program Manager is responsible for planning programs together with (Global) Product Line & Eng., incl. resources

• He/she also monitors project execution and reports status/outcomes, incl. associated risks and mitigations to the project

• Part of the role is to facilitate stakeholder alignment while balancing priorities and conflicting objectives

• The Senior Program Manager will work closely w/- matrixed leadership teams to ensure financial and operational objectives are met

• Leads 'complex' projects/programs for PMCC division across multiple sites within EMEA and globally

• Takes full ownership for satisfactory achievement of the project/program objective

• Facilitates stakeholders, balancing priorities and conflicting objectives

• Actively challenges content/outcomes, redirecting activities if required

• Ensures project deliverables are completed within cost, time and budget

• Creates transparent and commonly accepted project performance view

• Monitors the project budget, staffing requirements and reporting

• Reports project progress and information, performs project reviews, identifies risks and deviations, and obtains solutions

• Looks forward, anticipating and addressing potential problems in advance

• Plans projects/programs including scoping and prioritization of activities and owns the project risk/opportunity management process

• Support the portfolio planning process

• Owns the adherence to the ProLaunch approach, ensuring conformance

• PROLaunch Champion - facilitates the implementation and coaching of program management

Qualifications:

• University degree

• 6-10 years’ experience in Program Management; or a combination of Program Management with some Engineering, Operational and/or Product Management.

• Experienced in products / components of the electrical sector or consulting experience preferred

Skills:

• Strongest experience in project management methodologies

• Fluent in German and English

• Experience in risk management

• Knowledge of the power management industry

• Project Management Institute accreditation (PMP) is a plus

• Strong, yet empathetic presence with ability to actively listen

• Proven leadership skills to lead without direct authority

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen

• Excellent skills in verbal & written communication/presentation

• Challenging mind, distinct analytical skills, pushing for insights

• Motivating, optimistic mind-set also when facing head-wind

We Offer

• ​Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.

• Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability (Foster an inclusive culture with a strategic goal to increase a female representation including in Leadership)

• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system

• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.

• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally

• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools

• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans

• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding

• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model

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