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Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) is seeking a Business Unit Director - Power Distribution Services .

Reporting to the SVP/GM of EESS, this pivotal role will lead Field Service, Switchgear Modernization, and Strategic Operations in driving market growth and profitability goals exceeding $250 million in revenue. You will inspire a team of innovative solution and service providers, foster collaborative partnerships, and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and financial growth. Your leadership will promote continuous improvement and operational excellence, while developing and executing scalable growth strategies. You’ll leverage competitive market analyses to enhance product development initiatives and make recommendations.

Understanding the business operates on Eastern standard time, the position may be based at any of the following Eaton locations: Pittsburgh, PA (Preferred); Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA. Relocation assistance will only be provided to Pittsburgh, PA. This position requires 50% travel.

In this role you will:

• Work in conjunction with Finance and directly with Regional Directors to develop forward looking profit plan and monthly forecasts with accuracy so that the operation meets these financial commitments

• Responsible for approving/reviewing the budgeting and procurement of equipment for the business, efficient execution of sales quotes, cost control, leveraging subcontractors, inventory management, managing receivables, and turn of backlog and projects

• Collaborate with Finance and Legal to resolve terms & condition issues with the contracts department, and work with collections

• Collaborate with Product Line Management to establish objectives for front-end activities which include customer engagement, proposal creations, targeted growth and win rate

• Collaborate with Product Line Management and Sales to ensure order and product objectives are met, that customer experience is met or exceeded, and to continually sharpen our strategic direction to identify and develop prospective new customers

• Collaborate with HR to assure an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, assessment of talent (find gaps and follow action plans to fill gaps), training & development, goal setting, communications, performance appraisal, and conformance to applicable company policies and standards. Provide leadership and direction to ensure professional growth for employees and retention within the region

• Collaborate with EHS to assure the division views safety as a value and ensures all employees, contractors and equipment are operating in safe and controlled environment

• Key interface with national and key-account customers, sales force, manufacturing plants, product division management, and functional support staff. Interfaces and coordinates with plants, business units, and outside vendors to procure parts and services for Power Distribution Services

• Develop and deploy product/process improvement initiatives and sharing of best practices throughout and across the regions

• You will work cross-functionally to develop and execute talent policies, practices, strategies, and programs to ensure effective recruiting, training, motivation, diversity and retention of a high-performing employees

Your Qualifications:

• Proven ability to leverage resources and relationships within a matrixed organization, and communicate effectively with executives, customers, and engineers

• Prior experience owning a multi-million P&L with proven success in growing incremental business opportunities in the electrical industry

• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility leading a business, manufacturing operations, or business development organization with a track record in delivering scalable outcomes

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business-related discipline from an accredited educational institution

• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced technical degree from accredited educational institution

• Knowledge of power distribution, control products, as well as field service practices

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $195000.03 - $286000.04 a year. This role 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.

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