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Customer Project Manager (Order Manager)

2 days ago Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic

Eaton is looking for Customer Project Manager (Order Manager)

This position will be located in our plant in Schrems electrical sector - enclosures/power distribution components)

Job profile:

Lead and coordinate customer Low Voltage System Assembly (LVSA) projects from purchase order to final delivery, ensuring on-time execution, clear customer communication, and effective alignment across engineering, procurement, production, testing, and logistics.

LVSA Project Ownership & Execution

• Own assigned customer projects from PO receipt to shipment / handover
• Create and maintain project plans, milestones, and priorities
• Monitor progress across all phases (engineering, material readiness, production, FAT, delivery)
• Ensure customer commitments are met regarding timing, scope, and quality

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Customer Interface & Communication

• Act as the primary contact for customers and Front-end team during project execution
• Coordinate technical clarifications, schedule updates, and status reporting
• Manage customer meetings, progress calls, and escalation topics
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate internal functions to ensure smooth execution: Post-Order Engineering,
Project Buyer / Supply Chain, Work Preparation, Production

Commercial & Cost Awareness

• Monitor project scope vs order confirmation
• Drive management of variation orders / additional costs where applicable
• Escalate commercial risks or scope gaps

Quality & Delivery Focus

• Support FAT planning and customer attendance
• Ensure documentation package is ready for delivery
• Drive issue resolution to protect on-time delivery and customer satisfaction

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain accurate project tracker and status reporting
• Present project status, risks, and actions in internal reviews
• Lead lessons learned after project completion

We would like you to bring:

  • Degree in Engineering, Business/Industrial or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years in project management, order management, or customer project execution
  • Experience in manufacturing / engineered-to-order products preferred
    Experience with electrical equipment / switchgear / industrial projects is a strong advantage
  • Understanding of project lifecycle in manufacturing environment
    Ability to read technical drawings / understand engineering topics (advantage)
    Strong planning and coordination capability
  • Familiarity with ERP (SAP)/ project tracking tools / Excel
  • Strong customer communication skills
  • Good German welcome and excellent English skills

What Eaton offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic and collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - Safety and ethics are really important for us
• Inclusion & Diversity - Openness to diversity widens our access to the best talent. Inclusion allows us to engage that talent fully
• Learning & Development - 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

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Client-provided location(s): Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic
Job ID: Eaton-63386Schrems
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-23T18:49:11

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)