Associate Product Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Peachtree City, GA location.  Relocation assistance will be provided within the United States. 

Position Overview:

The Associate Product Manager is a key member of the team and will manage assignments to meet objectives under the guidance of a Product Manager.  Primary responsibilities at this level include leading cross-functional teams, managing projects, executing new product development projects, performing business analysis, and tracking and supporting the product managers with overall brand marketing management. 

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Drive the P&L for a set of commercial and industrial wiring device products to meet financial goals and other strategic business targets.
• Support the product managers by implementing strategic product and business plans targeting market segments, industries, and customers.
• Work with product managers to improve profit and return on investment of product lines.
• Undertake and lead cost reduction, capacity planning, and quality improvement projects within established guidelines.
• Support product forecasting, SKU rationalization, packaging and graphics changes, and product master data maintenance.
• Review and approve special pricing requests, maintain price lists and develop pricing strategies for new and existing products.
• With assistance from product managers, lead new product development and VAVE activities. 
• Develop product promotion and commercialization plans including sales tools, literature, distribution, stocking, training and sampling.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reduce finished good inventory and E&O.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base for electrical codes and standards.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Engineering from an accredited institution 
• Minimum 2 years' experience in new product development using a Phase Gate process
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the electrical industry
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited institution 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a role that demonstrates analytical and leadership abilities, time management, and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Experience with residential and commercial electrical codes and standards such as UL, IEC, ASHRAE etc.
• Experience with commercial and/or industrial customer segments and/or products is preferred
• Preferred experience with Agile methodologies to drive new product development
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to drive out cost and improve product profitability
• Capable of developing test and validation plans as part of the New Product Development process
• Ability to analyze the industry, integrate disparate information into a coherent story and actionable strategy
• Ability to lead and influence multifunctional team without direct reporting relationship
• Strong drive for results 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

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, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world.  Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status.  Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Marketing

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS WD Wiring Devices

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Salary : $20 - $0