Program Manager - Manufacturing LVSA

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What You’ll Do In this role, you will lead a strategic manufacturing program, ensuring readiness across operations, production, technology, quality, and talent while delivering on business case cost and benefit commitments. This is a leadership position for a dynamic professional with entrepreneurial drive who can successfully lead complex manufacturing initiatives and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The scope may include facility launches, capacity expansions, operational transformations, product transfers, and other strategic manufacturing projects, including potential greenfield initiatives.

Program Leadership

• Manage the Program Lifecycle from planning through launch while achieving business case financials of the STP Program.
• Lead and guide cross-functional teams to drive accountability and performance established for technical and manufacturing readiness levels at start of production.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans that deliver on scope, schedule, and financial commitments.
• Guide teams from project initiation through planning, executing, monitoring, and closure.

Plant & Operations Leadership

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities and coordinate operational workstreams to support program objectives.
• Oversee the deployment and ramp-up of (automated) production lines.
• Ensure planned operations meet production, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Industry 4.0 & Technology Leadership

• Drive the implementation of Industry 4.0 standards, systems, and technologies to optimize efficiency and digital transformation.
• Develop smart manufacturing processes leveraging automation, AI/ML, IoT, and data analytics.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.

Team & Organization Leadership

• Partner with functional leaders to define organizational and capability requirements.
• Support workforce and leadership planning activities aligned with program objectives.
• Define roles, performance expectations, and support a high-performance culture.

EHS & Quality

• Ensure the highest standards of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) in line with global and local regulations.
• Drive a culture of “Choose Zero” and continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems, certifications, and customer requirements.

Business & Stakeholder Management

• Define and manage budgets and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, corporate functions, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations or combination of Program Management with Operations or Engineering etc.

Skills

• Experience in managing and leading complex, EMEA projects through complete cycle as a Program Manager. Experience with design of green field operations strongly preferred
• Proven experience in Manufacturing Program Management
• Strong technical expertise in Industry 4.0, automation, MES, smart factory solutions
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and project management skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership capabilities
• Proficient in Program and Project Management methodologies processes and tools
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution focus
• Visionary leadership and ability to design operations sustainably
• Data-driven decision making and digital fluency
• Collaboration, resilience, and results orientation

What We Can Offer To You

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices. Slovakia - Gross annual salary range EUR 73100 – EUR 107250 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.

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