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Program Manager II

2 days ago Hedge End, United Kingdom

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Aerospace Group, Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division, has 1 opening for Lead Customer Program Manager. This position will be offered to a qualified candidate residing within 50 miles of Titchfield, UK as a preferred option.

The primary responsibility for this position is to lead Site or Business Unit Program Management and Integrated Product Team(s) to drive customer satisfaction, continuous improvement and life of the program financial performance by managing customer programs, contracts, and business relationships.

The successful candidate will be able to do the following:

  • Provide overall Program or site/business unit interface with the customer. Improve organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Communication and manage customer expectations and contractual commitments internal to the business.
  • Manage the Profit and Loss of the New Product Development Program(s) and projects. Responsibility, Authority and Accountability (RAA) for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.
  • Champion Integrated Product Team's leadership across the Program. Facilitates the implementation of program management processes at the site, business unit or Division.

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Seek team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coaches and provides feedback/rewards on performance indicators.
  • Supervise the Project Teams assigned to the Program or site/business unit in a matrix environment.
  • Ensure adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing & publishing PM metrics and reports.
  • Maintain metrics for program for earned value (CPI/SPI), quality, technical performance and delivery through all the PROLaunch phases.
  • Coordinate all risks and requirements of the program into a complete integrated entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved.
  • Manage customer contract, pricing, terms and conditions and contractual flow-down through the organization. Establish and negotiate pricing strategies by system and/or product, market and by customer. Develop contract negotiation strategies. Ensure effective change management process is utilized.
  • Provide periodic program updates of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule). Provides updates to the business units as well as divisional, and group levels.
  • Play a key role in developing New business proposals and executing the overall program plan.

  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace Program Management, Engineering, Customer Service, or Operations

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace), Information Technology, or Business/Management; or MBA with engineering experience
    • Chinese/Mandarin Speaking Language - Any Proficiency

    Skills:

    • Ability to travel up to 25%
    • Developing to fully demonstrating in Project Management methodologies, processes and tools
    • Good communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to Eaton management and customers
    • Good analytical skills and business acumen
    • Good knowledge of the Aerospace industry
    • Leadership skills - capability to lead change in an Integrated Team (IPT)
    • Experience managing programs/projects with: 1) components / subsystems / systems scope of responsibility, 2) Moderate to high customer business risk, 3) Moderate to High
    • Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) budgets, and 4) Incremental Revenue Growth Program value
    • Must be capable of leading effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global aerospace customers and team members.
    • Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Division Leadership Team's review and approval that will achieve desired customer outcomes.
    • No relocation benefit is offered for this position
    • Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future.
    • Experience leading people or manager of people
    • Experience in Aerospace NPI programs and Aerospace industry
    • Project Management Institute (PMI) accreditation (PMP) highly preferred
    • Experience in Risk Management

      No relocation benefit is offered for this position
      Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future.

    The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

    We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

    Client-provided location(s): Hedge End, United Kingdom
    Job ID: Eaton-57107Titchfield
    Employment Type: OTHER
    Posted: 2026-01-18T18:36:46

    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)