Project Manager - Power Systems Controls

The PM will support the PSC Project Management Office in the development of tools and implementation of industry best practices for project management, project controls, and coordination. The PM must be capable of self-managing and directing a team on awarded projects, including service systems integration engineering and technical consultation for customers in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems.
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Skills and responsibilities include:

• Plan, establish, maintain, and regularly update a project schedule for assigned projects
• Coordinate with Team Leaders to assign engineering resources and provide performance feedback
• Monitor, control, forecast, and report costs on assigned projects within estimated project margin
• Prepare and present project status information for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage engineering response to customer emergencies and warranty issues
• Establish and manage contracts between Eaton and its customers & suppliers
• Support PSC Negotiation Application Engineers to develop proposals for new business
• Take initiative to develop new project management processes, standards, and tools
• Review customer specifications and bid documents, and issue change orders when necessary
• Assist with order-entry and hand-off to PSC engineers
• Contingency planning expertise and knowledge
• Ability to create, prioritize, and maintain project action item lists
• Technical coordination between internal team members, Eaton factories, third-party suppliers, and customers
• Document control and distribution to customers and suppliers
• Develop and deliver training material within areas of expertise
• Work evenings or weekends if necessary, to satisfy customers

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of project management or project engineering experience OR minimum 10 years of field service, project management and/or proposal generation experience with electrical power distribution systems and high school diploma
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• PMP certified
• Minimum 5 years of experience with electrical power distribution systems, equipment, installation, and field services; particularly the implementation of automatic transfer schemes

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety programs and policies
• Periodically submit to drug/alcohol/background screens as required by customers for on-site work
• Available for travel & mobility 10% of time
• Expertise and experience with all project management competencies
• Focus on customer satisfaction with a track record of successful project execution experience
• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills within the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Basic understanding of power distribution systems, equipment, and automatic transfer schemes
• Experience with factory testing and field start-ups
• Troubleshooting skills to resolve field issues
• Experience developing technical proposals according to customer and internal requirements
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.
• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.
At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 28th, 2024

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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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.