Project Manager, GEIS

Eaton’s ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Project Manager, GEIS. This is a hybrid role for candidates currently residing in Highland, IL. Relocation is not provided for this position.

The Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is part of Eaton’s global electrical sector and has over 128 years of experience in enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability for our customers. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation, and building capability across our global network. We operate in dynamic and ever evolving markets, be this as a result of energy transitions, digitalization, safety, or a continued drive for greater efficiency within our customers, partners and suppliers.

To deliver on this, we need the best people. We need diverse ideas, experiences, mindsets, and skills to imagine the future solutions our markets will need.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Responsible for leading the successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and Standard Transition (STP) projects, with a primary focus on electro‑mechanical and connected product development for GEIS Americas. This role drives customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and program financial performance through effective management of programs, contracts, and business relationships. Key responsibilities include maintaining proactive communication with project teams to track schedules and milestones, preparing comprehensive project status reports for management, and ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting, and control of schedules and budgets.

• Lead Complex Projects:
  Manage New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and Technology Exploration projects with full Responsibility, Authority, and Accountability (RAA) for scope, technical delivery, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Agile Leadership:
  Drive and lead Scrum teams, ensuring adherence to agile principles, values, and agreed‑upon processes.
• Strategic Direction:
  Establish objectives and goals, providing guidance on customer concerns, scope changes, and risk assessments.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management:
  Maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders, manage expectations, and ensure contractual commitments are met internally and externally.
• Program Governance:
  Utilize standard program management processes, coordinate PM reviews, and publish metrics and reports.
• Performance Tracking:
  Maintain earned value metrics (CPI/SPI), quality, technical performance, and delivery across all PROLaunch phases.
• Risk & Requirement Coordination:
  Plan, control, and integrate all project activities to meet requirements and achieve goals.
• Status Reporting:
  Provide periodic updates (Green/Yellow/Red) on milestones, risks, and issues to business units and divisional leadership.
• Change Management:
  Ensure effective change control processes are implemented and followed.
• Scorecard Development:
  Participate in creating and implementing development project scorecards.
• Reporting Tools:
  Identify and develop tools for project status, burn‑down charts, and scheduled completions.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment:
  Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing to align systems with product strategy and growth objectives.

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Program Management; or a combination of Program Management with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing/SCM, or Product Development.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1, H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, 1‑485 job profitability, etc.
• No relocation is offered for this position.
• All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Highland, IL to…