PMO Director, ARS Capacity Expansion

About the job

What you’ll do:

Are you energized by building teams, launching new facilities, and shaping the future of manufacturing? Eaton Corporation’s Assemblies & Residential Solutions (ARS) business is seeking a dynamic PMO Director – Capacity Expansion to lead some of the organization’s most visible and strategic growth initiatives. This position is eligible for remote work within any of the listed geographic locations. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who choose to reside within fifty (50) miles of any Eaton facility in these regions.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will build and lead a high-performing team of Program Managers responsible for executing an ambitious growth strategy across the ARS portfolio. You will drive large-scale manufacturing transformation projects that expand capacity for rapidly growing power distribution assemblies, enabling Eaton to meet accelerating customer demand and sustain market leadership.

Your impact will be seen across a diverse range of mission-critical initiatives, including: •    Greenfield manufacturing facility development from concept through startup and continual production ramp •    Brownfield plant expansions that increase production capability and operational efficiency •    Product line transfers and transitions between existing manufacturing sites •    Strategic manufacturing network optimization and other enterprise-wide growth initiatives

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy at a business-wide level while leading cross-functional teams through complex, high-value projects. Success requires a leader who combines deep experience in new plant construction and startup with proven expertise in project management, stakeholder leadership, and operational execution. An owner mindset is a critical component for effective problem solving, decision making, driving action, and seamless transition.

Reporting directly to the ARS PMO Director and dotted-line to the ARS VP of Manufacturing Strategy, you will serve as a key driver of Eaton’s next phase of growth-transforming strategy into reality and helping build the manufacturing footprint of the future. If you're passionate about creating what’s next, leading transformational change, and delivering results on a scale, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job responsibilities

•    Drive a Zero Incident Safety Culture for construction, installation, and startup while meeting EHS, OSHA, permit, and code requirements. •    Build, lead, and develop a high-performing PMO organization, including the recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and mentorship of Program Managers and Project Controls resources. •    Establish PMO governance, program management standards, reporting processes, tools, and best practices; including the use of Eaton’s PROLaunch stage gate process. •    Provide leadership oversight, work package approvals, escalation support, and performance guidance for direct and functional reports. •    Accountable for successful delivery of the project portfolio, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with strategic business objectives. •    Drive accurate forecasting, monitoring, and control of project schedules, budgets, contingency utilization, contracts, and capital expenditures through disciplined project controls and financial management processes. •    Apply construction, startup, and operations expertise to proactively identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve critical issues and escalations. •    Lead executive portfolio reviews and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, schedules, and financial performance. •    Ensure effective stakeholder alignment across operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, and external partners. •    Review and approve Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contractor quotations, and support negotiations for major construction and equipment contracts. •    Partner with procurement teams to select and manage architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty firms, and other key project partners. •    Establish accountability and performance expectations for internal teams, contractors, and strategic partners while fostering strong long-term relationships. •    Ensure successful transition from project execution to operational readiness, including equipment installation, workforce readiness, startup, and production ramp-up activities. •    Influence project teams toward proactive decision making, considering difficult trade-offs between replicating existing manufacturing processes and adopting new methods. •    Manage the investment portfolio and lead the annual profit planning process for ARS Manufacturing Strategy. •    Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, adoption of industry best practices, and active participation in the Electrical Sector Americas PMO community.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications •    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. •    Minimum twelve (12) years of experience in project management methodologies, processes, and tools. •    Minimum eight (8) years of experience involving construction, modification, transition, and startup of industrial facilities. •    Minimum five (5) years of experience managing direct reports. •    PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain within one year of hire. •    The role requires up to 50% travel.

•    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications •    Experience managing construction projects valued over $100M, including startup of new manufacturing facilities. •    Experience in manufacturing or fabrication •    Product familiarity with low voltage & medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, busway, and other power distribution equipment. •    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

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Additional Information:

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At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year.  This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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