LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT
Lead and develop a high‑performing, inclusive Program Management team by driving talent growth, performance excellence, leadership development, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
STRATEGIC PROGRAM GOVERNANCE
• Own the portfolio-level roadmap for cybersecurity program initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and business priorities.
• Establish, standardize, and enforce program management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices across the team.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & PERFORMANCE
• Oversee and optimize resource allocation, workload balancing, and capacity planning across multiple concurrent programs and initiatives.
• Champion operational efficiency through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Own key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards, providing visibility into program health, team performance, and delivery metrics.
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Provide technical, functional leadership & operational ownership of the Product Cybersecurity Risk Management practices across the Eaton Product portfolio.
• Develop, deploy & maintain a Risk management framework including maintaining visibility into the Eaton level Product Cybersecurity Risk posture and drive the mitigation of Cybersecurity Risks in the most cost-effective manner.
TECHNICAL & COMPLIANCE LEADERSHIP
• Ensure all programs maintain compliance with Eaton Cybersecurity Standards, drive Industry certifications of select programs (e.g., IEC 62443, UL 2900) and support evolving comliance to regulatory requirements.
• Partner with technical teams to align workflow tools, technologies, and platforms with product cybersecurity goals.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with division leaders, engineering teams, and global stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline from an accredited institution (Required).
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related technical field.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive work experience in program/project management or related fields.
• At least 7+ years in leadership roles managing major programs, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• At least 5+ years in leadership roles managing Security Governance, Risk & Program management operations.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering large-scale, complex programs on time and within budget.
• Deep experience in cybersecurity, new product development (NPD), or SW Engineering operations.
• Has experience in Enterprise Risk Management and driving Risk Management Frameworks.
• Experience in Risk Exception Management - including Vulnerability and Control Deficiency Analysis (e.g., root cause analysis), Risk Scenario Development, Risk Analysis Methodologies, Business Impact Analysis, Inherent and Residual Risk, Risk Treatment / Risk Response Options.
• Solid understanding of software and firmware development lifecycles and operations.
• Experience with portfolio management and enterprise program governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and certifications (IEC 62443, UL 2900, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid program management methodologies.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Change management expertise with ability to drive organizational transformation.
•Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams (Cyber Legal, IT, Supply Chain, product management, project management)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.
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