Global Program Engineer Manager - Digitalization

Overview

Global Pmo Governance

• Define and own the global PMO governance model for post‑order execution across all regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Establish standardized program lifecycle frameworks, phase gates, escalation paths, and decision rights aligned with Eaton’s matrixed operating model.
• Ensure governance rigor for large, complex, and multi‑site data center programs, including hyperscale and strategic customer engagements.
• Act as the central authority for program health reviews, executive escalations, and cross‑regional issue resolution.
• **Digitalization & Tool Enablement**
• Lead the digital transformation of post‑order execution, driving adoption of standardized tools, dashboards, and digital workflows.
• Define global requirements for program visibility, KPI reporting, risk management, and forecast accuracy.
• Partner with Digital, IT, and functional teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Enable real‑time transparency for leadership through data‑driven insights and standardized reporting.
• **Execution Excellence & Performance Management**
• Define and govern global KPIs covering schedule adherence, cost performance, change management, execution risk, and customer commitments.
• Drive consistency in program cadence, review rhythms, and performance metrics across regions.
• Identify systemic execution gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve speed, predictability, and customer outcomes.
• Support post‑mortems and lessons‑learned processes to institutionalize best practices globally.
• **Cross** **‑** **Functional & Regional Leadership**
• Operate as a trusted partner to Post Order, Engineering, Services, Supply Chain, Sales, and Regional Operations leaders.
• Influence without direct authority in a highly matrixed, global organization.
• Support organizational change management (OCM) for new governance models, tools, and ways of working.
• Serve as a connector between global strategy and regional execution realities.
• **Qualifications:**
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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• +12 years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, or execution governance within complex, global organizations.
• Experience using Salesforce in an enterprise or global environment to support strategic customers, complex program execution, and multi‑region reporting.
• **Skills:**
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• Experience in data centers, mission‑critical infrastructure, power systems, or large‑scale capital projects.
• Strong background in digital PMO tools, dashboards, and execution analytics.
• Experience supporting or governing post‑order, delivery, or execution‑heavy environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or scaled program management methodologies in industrial or infrastructure contexts.
• Experience working in or with EMEA‑based global teams.
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Why Join Eaton

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• Competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with your experience and impact.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects within a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Your aspirations matter – Eaton actively supports internal mobility and promotes from within whenever possible.
• Your growth matters – We invest in long‑term development through continuous learning, upskilling, and global programs via Eaton University.
• Your contributions matter – Reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the heart of what we do, driving meaningful impact on people’s lives and the environment.
• Your wellbeing matters – Health, safety, and wellness are a priority.
• At Eaton, wellbeing goes beyond programs, empowering employees with the tools and environment to thrive.
• **Living and Working in Dubai:****Dubai is a vibrant,** cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
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