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Eaton · 17 hours ago

Vice President Innovation & Technology, ES-A

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $396K/yr

15+ years exp

Eaton is a global power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. The Vice President Innovation & Technology will oversee innovation strategies and technological advancements to enhance market competitiveness and drive organizational success, focusing on intelligent power management and data center technologies.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute innovation and technology strategies to support Eaton's business growth and enhance market competitiveness

Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies that expand Eaton's product portfolio and strengthen its position in the market

Oversee the creation and deployment of advanced technologies, including digital platforms, services, and new product introductions (NPI)

Drive a talent strategy focused on future ready skills and capabilities

Lead with influence by fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring alignment of innovation strategies with organizational goals

Partner with business unit leaders, engineering Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and other stakeholders to integrate and promote the adoption of innovative technologies

Identify and nurture strategic partnerships to enhance Eaton’s technology offerings and market presence

Lead engineering project prioritization efforts during profit planning and strategic planning processes

Drive change management initiatives to create a culture that embraces continuous improvement and adapts to technological advancements

Establish clear communication channels to champion transparency and promote the exchange of ideas across teams and stakeholders

Mentor and manage a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence

Ensure alignment of technology initiatives with customer needs and market demands, delivering exceptional value and enhancing the customer experience

Drive operational efficiency through the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and best practices to streamline processes and workflows

Qualification

Technology developmentInnovation managementStrategic planningLeadership in technologyEnergy sector experienceData center technologiesDigital platformsChange managementCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a relevant technical field from an accredited institution

Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in technology development, innovation management, and strategic planning

Minimum twelve (12) years' experience in a leadership role for department/CoE or business leading technology innovation initiatives within a large, global, and highly matrixed organization

Experience within the energy, data center, power electronic, power distribution or electrical component manufacturing space

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