Manager, Strategy and M&A Business Development - Electrical Sector

Essential functions include:
• Support strategic planning efforts for Electrical Sector and individual Divisions (Business Units):
o Work with segment and business leadership teams to identify growth opportunities and priorities
o Conduct ongoing analysis of target markets, Eaton's Electrical Sector business, and its competitors
o Help develop strategic rationale and quantify organic and inorganic investment requirements
o Create formal Strategic Plan documents for Divisions (Business Units) and the Electrical Sector
• Work with Segment and Business Leaders to identify growth platforms and build / manage the acquisition pipeline:
o Identify and research companies that fit with growth priorities and strategies
o Prioritize M&A targets and monitor their performance
o In some cases, establish contact with and maintain ongoing cultivation of target companies
• Support teams in evaluating specific acquisition, divestiture, joint venture, or minority investment opportunities:
o Work with Electrical Sector business leaders to articulate strategic rationale for investing
o Prepare a complete business case with robust strategic and financial analyses
o Coordinate with Eaton's Corporate Development team (Strategy & Corporate development - S&CD) and Division (Business Unit) activity to develop common view on qualitative and quantitative deal model and rationale
o Support business unit leaders in mergers & acquisition (M&A) tools and processes
• Support coordination of global segments and product lines by working with segment leaders on strategy, product roadmap, manufacturing footprint, and commercial approaches.
• Participate or lead special, cross-functional initiatives playing a central role in ongoing assessment and analysis of overall market dynamics and Sector performance and against competitors
• Develop point of view on Eaton's segment market share, market segment trends, and overall Sector financial performance

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, primarily with experience working in management consulting, investment banking, in-house corporate strategy, product management, and/or corporate development settings
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience using strategic frameworks and analytical tools and conducting industry / market / competitor / business case analyses in strategic planning or product management functions
• 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:
• Master's Degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution
• Professional experience working in large, global, matrixed environments
• Prior business valuation and deal experience, especially in an investment banking, consulting, or private equity setting
• Direct experience in a B2B or industrial products company in a strategy or product management role
• Experience in the electrical products industry

Position Criteria:

• Exceptionally well-developed written communication skills and ability to craft compelling presentations
• Demonstrated experience in a finance role or a position that required daily use of excel to perform business case and financial analysis
• Interest in analyzing new market opportunities and adjacencies from strategic and financial perspectives
• Ability to navigate highly ambiguous strategic questions and drive actionable insights by using a structured and data driven approach
• Ability to quickly assess acquisitions and other potential investments to communicate the key strategic value elements, areas of synergy, potential risks, and value detractors
• Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize and balance work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams through influence and thought leadership
• Strong and adaptable professional presence; comfortable communicating and working with senior executives in contexts ranging from informal collaboration to formal reviews / presentations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience with a variety of industry research platforms
• Travel as necessary for project work, up to ~30%, depending on project specific activities

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Coraopolis, PA

Job ID: Eaton-50018MoonTownship

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-31T18:34:51