What you'll do:Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
Eaton India Innovation Center is currently seeking a Software Program Manager to join our team in Pune. This individual contributor will work in a matrix environment to lead software development activity supporting DCDC Converters, Transmission Control Units, Power Distribution and Protection Units and other related automotive EV products.
We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people's lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.
Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
Eaton India Innovation Center is collaborating with companies around the globe to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.
This role is part of E2S group - part of CSPP CoE."
The primary role of Software Program Manager includes overseeing embedded software project development from start to finish to deliver software on time, of high quality, in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262, and in alignment with the hardware development schedules of the associated products. In a matrixed environment, this role will lead a program team of controls and software developers across the globe through clear and concise communication, goal setting and demonstrating good decision making amongst project ambiguity. Collaborating across time zones and engineering stakeholders to align program schedules and dependencies to create a master software plan. In addition, this role will be responsible for project proposal/timing estimations for new project or RFQ activity.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, An MBA, advanced degree, or relevant project management certification is a plus.
- 10-12 years of Software industry experience with mix of engineering development and Program execution
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience supporting or providing project management within embedded software development-related projects.
Skills:Required
• Exposure to embedded software development within the Automotive Industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with processes and tools for requirements management, change management, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with software test methodologies and tools and the development of test plans for embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of functional safety and development processes compliant with safety standards (for example, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of software quality assurance requirements (for example, Automotive SPICE) and their relationship to Quality Management System requirements (for example, IATF 16949) and external auditing processes.
Desired:
• Strong ethics and values, with the ability to collaborate and build alignment with others.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and activities, prioritize work, and deliver results with guidance as needed.
• Ability to provide clear customer communication through verbal and written forms, including presentations, with guidance for complex or sensitive topics.
• Strong attention to details and multi-tasking skills
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare status reports and technical presentations for internal leadership and customers with review and guidance as needed.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information and work effectively in group settings.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional activities in a matrix environment.
• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills."
