Program Manager NPD/NPI - Transformers

Eaton is a global power management company, and they are seeking a Program Manager NPD/NPI – Transformers to provide new product development support for their transformer product lines. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project plans, and ensuring successful product launches through effective communication and governance.

Responsibilities:

• Owns PROLaunch governance for assigned transformer NPD and NPI programs, including gate readiness, work package alignment, and deliverable compliance
• Develops and maintains integrated project plans, schedules, dashboards, and trackers across multiple concurrent programs
• Coordinates cross-functional participation from engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, marketing, finance, ERL, and EIIC teams
• Monitors and reports project status, risks, issues, and actions with clear ownership and escalation paths
• Facilitates Gate 0–4 preparation, reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure readiness and adherence to Eaton standards
• Maintains SharePoint, JIRA, and ProPM project spaces to ensure accurate, current, and accessible program documentation
• Implements standardized templates, workflows, and reporting mechanisms to improve consistency and efficiency across programs
• Tracks and enforces completion of program deliverables, ensuring accountability across functional teams
• Prepares and presents program updates for leadership reviews, PMRs, DGCs, and other governance forums
• Captures and organizes lessons learned and best practices to continuously improve future product launches

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in project or program management within engineering or manufacturing environments
• Experience with Eaton PROLaunch or equivalent stage-gate process
• Familiarity with power systems and/or transformer products and/or major power distribution equipment (Transformers, voltage regulators, MV switchgear, LIPE products, Capacitors, Network Protectors, Metal-Clad MV and LV switchgear, Protective Relays / Protection schemes)
• Experience coordinating globally distributed teams
• Knowledge of commercial/industrial processes and required electrical equipment/sensors and applications
• Knowledge of Utility, Commercial, and Industrial markets, customers, and applications
• Knowledge of SAP
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
• Strong organizational, coordination, and execution skills