Project Manager - EMEA PMO Office

Eaton is a global power management company dedicated to improving quality of life and protecting the environment. Our technologies help customers use power-electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical-more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. With 90,000+ employees worldwide, we foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning. At Eaton, we make what matters work.

What you'll do:

As a Project Manager within the EMEA PMO, you will lead strategic regional initiatives across manufacturing and functional areas, driving execution excellence and enabling the long-term strategic goals of Eaton's Electrical Sector in EMEA. You will support the development of standardized project management practices while ensuring strong governance, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the region.

Key Responsibilities

A. Lead strategic regional projects and programs

• Define (sub)projects - defines how program structure is split to smaller entities.
• Set project-level objectives for project team members - define objectives that will be common to project team.
• Communicate with internal and external project stakeholders and Eaton senior leadership.
• Report project status regularly - reports status in project status meeting.
• Prepare for project milestones - make detailed plan and allocate this to team members.

B. Develop and implement project management methodologies, processes, and standards.

C. Establish and maintain project governance frameworks.

D. Provide guidance and support to project managers and teams.

E. Monitor project performance, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.

F. Facilitate communication and collaboration between project stakeholders.

G. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

H. Support project portfolio management and prioritization activities.

I. Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning.

J. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the centralized PMO EMEA organization.

K. Manage change and lead cross-business projects.

L. Apply extensive knowledge of Manufacturing or Functional processes and demonstrate experience in Operations Excellence techniques and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Several years of project management experience, ideally in manufacturing or function-related environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across all levels.
• Analytical problem-solving and sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Familiarity with relevant industry trends and regulations.
• Proactive, resilient, and action-oriented mindset.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful work: Lead strategic, high-visibility projects that shape Eaton's performance and transformation across the EMEA region.
• Career growth: Access global learning programs, internal mobility opportunities, and leadership development pathways.
• Inclusive culture: Join a supportive, diverse environment where every voice counts and collaboration drives success.
• Innovation mindset: Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, structured project excellence, and new ideas.
• Purpose-driven company: Contribute to a mission focused on sustainability, operational excellence, and powering what matters.

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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): Meylan, France

Job ID: Eaton-60181Montbonnot-Saint-Martin

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-04T18:44:43