Regional Project Manager

Eaton’s North American Sales division is currently seeking a Regional Project Manager. This is a remote role supporting our Central Region, which includes Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, and Ohio. We welcome candidates located throughout the region, with a preference for those who live within 50 miles of an Eaton facility to support collaboration and business needs. What you’ll do:The primary function of a Field Based Project Manager is to create value and establish the project order management process as a key differentiator from our competitors. This position is heavily involved in the electrical and mechanical details of major strategic project order and focuses on Heavy Multitenant High Rise, Hospital, University, Commercial Construction, Data Center, Utility and Industrial ProjectsThe primary functions include; managing the technical aspects of major electrical assembly project orders by meeting customer specifications and timelines for products, documentation, and quality.In this function you will: Utilize the Project Management team resources assigned to their project ordersAssess and apply in depth knowledge of sales planning services to internal clients in one or more specialty areas, requiring technical applicationUpgrade existing processes, deploy new initiatives, and recommend new solutions based on analysis and customer trendsEnsure compliance with applicable processes and procedures to achieve business goalsProactively use competitive information to leverage advantages of Eaton CorporationNegotiate internally for resources and priorities needed for customersImprove financial position for Eaton and the customer.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionMinimum 5 years’ of electrical industry experiencePossess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s licenseRelocation is not available. Candidates must currently reside within Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, or Ohio to be considered. 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 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business or Electrical EngineeringPMP CertificationStrong application of Power Engineered products5+ years of Project Management experienceSkills:Position Criteria: Ability to present information to others in a persuasive way, professionally and diplomatically assert the leadership role that the title project manager conveys.Demonstrated ability to take ownership of an assignment and customer satisfactionAbility to apply project management methodologies and strategies to reduce potential project risk throughout the duration of the project lifecycleCapable of planning and executing presentations on specific products and services to internal and external customers in order to gain recognition and customer acceptanceKnowledge of major competitors in the market and their alignment with distributors and major customersKnowledge on plant front-end scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing process and equipment cycle timesPosses advanced computer skills in Advanced word processing, Spreadsheet, Vista, and BidmanagerConsistent demonstration of planning, leading, and communication results from executive changesAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer serviceAbility to travel up to 25%The expected annual salary range for this role is $99000 - $145000 a year. This position 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. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here 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.Hiring Manager:Brian RanftRecruiter:Mariah McCulloughHR Business Partner:Colleen HoganFunction:SalesWork Type:RemoteCareer Category:ExpertJob ID:71413Referral Program:Global ProgramLocation:Fenton, Missouri, USA, 63026, Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA, 55317, Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA, 60139, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, 46268, Lenexa, Kansas, USA, 66215, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA, 53051, West Chester, Ohio, USA, 45069, Worthington, Ohio, USA, 43085Department:Sales