Eaton
District Project Manager – Eaton
Join to apply for the District Project Manager role at Eaton. This is a hybrid-based position and candidates must reside within 50 miles of our Glendale Heights, IL or Menomonee Falls, WI location to be considered for this role. Relocation assistance will be offered for successful applicants who live outside these locations.
Position Overview Responsibilities of the position are to manage the technical aspects of medium-sized electrical assembly project orders by meeting customer specifications and timelines for product, documentation, and quality. The District Project Manager will be heavily involved in both the technical (electrical/mechanical) details of major project orders as well as effectively managing the timelines of deliverables for his/her project orders. This position works independently on daily tasks, and as part of the field sales team and will need to leverage centralized resources to manage documentation and commercial requirements. The goal is to create value and establish the project order management process as a key differentiator from our competitors while improving the financial position for Eaton and the customer.
In This Function You Will
Manage the assigned project orders to create value and improve the financial position for Eaton and our customers
Organize and lead order transition meetings with field sales, project coordinators and manufacturing facilities for all assigned projects
Review project specifications, contracts and order specifics with SE prior to order entry to ensure technical accuracy
Manage and coordinate technical changes to the bill of material
Leverage centralized resources for the creation of documentation packages and perform reviews of these packages as appropriate
Provide technical support and follow through on warranty issues
Represent sales at customer witness tests, inspections, and on‑board approval meetings/visits
Ensure that accurate information flows to and from the customer in a proactive way
Capture and document discrepancies/issues
Establish communication protocol with customers during kickoff meetings
Establish central repository file for each project on shared drive
Work with EatonCare/plants for CA’s/submittals
Work with SE on scope changes (pricing, spec discrepancies) not associated with submittal review
Use OSR to track estimated ship date and communicate changes to the customer in a timely manner
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years of electrical industry experience
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Electrical Engineering
PMP certification
Strong application of power engineered products
Three plus (3+) years of project management experience
Position Success Criteria
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to present information to others in a persuasive way, professionally and diplomatically asserting the leadership role that the title project manager conveys
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of an assignment and customer satisfaction
Ability to apply project management methodologies and strategies to reduce potential project risk throughout the duration of the project lifecycle
Capable of planning and executing presentations on specific products and services to internal and external customers in order to gain recognition and customer acceptance
Knowledge of major competitors in the market and their alignment with distributors and major customers
Knowledge on plant front‑end scheduling, engineering and manufacturing process and equipment cycle times
Possess advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Vista and Bidmanager
Consistent demonstration of planning, leading, and communication results from executive changes
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer service
Ability to travel up to 25%
Compensation The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $101,250 - $148,500.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
Benefits: 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. 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.
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Position Overview Responsibilities of the position are to manage the technical aspects of medium-sized electrical assembly project orders by meeting customer specifications and timelines for product, documentation, and quality. The District Project Manager will be heavily involved in both the technical (electrical/mechanical) details of major project orders as well as effectively managing the timelines of deliverables for his/her project orders. This position works independently on daily tasks, and as part of the field sales team and will need to leverage centralized resources to manage documentation and commercial requirements. The goal is to create value and establish the project order management process as a key differentiator from our competitors while improving the financial position for Eaton and the customer.
In This Function You Will
Manage the assigned project orders to create value and improve the financial position for Eaton and our customers
Organize and lead order transition meetings with field sales, project coordinators and manufacturing facilities for all assigned projects
Review project specifications, contracts and order specifics with SE prior to order entry to ensure technical accuracy
Manage and coordinate technical changes to the bill of material
Leverage centralized resources for the creation of documentation packages and perform reviews of these packages as appropriate
Provide technical support and follow through on warranty issues
Represent sales at customer witness tests, inspections, and on‑board approval meetings/visits
Ensure that accurate information flows to and from the customer in a proactive way
Capture and document discrepancies/issues
Establish communication protocol with customers during kickoff meetings
Establish central repository file for each project on shared drive
Work with EatonCare/plants for CA’s/submittals
Work with SE on scope changes (pricing, spec discrepancies) not associated with submittal review
Use OSR to track estimated ship date and communicate changes to the customer in a timely manner
Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum three (3) years of electrical industry experience
Possess a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Electrical Engineering
PMP certification
Strong application of power engineered products
Three plus (3+) years of project management experience
Position Success Criteria
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to present information to others in a persuasive way, professionally and diplomatically asserting the leadership role that the title project manager conveys
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of an assignment and customer satisfaction
Ability to apply project management methodologies and strategies to reduce potential project risk throughout the duration of the project lifecycle
Capable of planning and executing presentations on specific products and services to internal and external customers in order to gain recognition and customer acceptance
Knowledge of major competitors in the market and their alignment with distributors and major customers
Knowledge on plant front‑end scheduling, engineering and manufacturing process and equipment cycle times
Possess advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Vista and Bidmanager
Consistent demonstration of planning, leading, and communication results from executive changes
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer service
Ability to travel up to 25%
Compensation The compensation range for this full‑time position includes base pay and target sales performance incentive. This position has a target total compensation range of $101,250 - $148,500.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Eaton believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1‑800‑836‑6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
Benefits: 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. 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.
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