VP, Manufacturing & Engineering Transformation

Eaton is a global technology leader in power management, and they are seeking a VP, Manufacturing & Engineering Transformation. This role involves leading enterprise transformation by integrating engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and service through data and AI to drive measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute Eaton’s enterprise digital integration of Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, EBS, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Quality to deliver a Board of Directors–level transformation program across the Electrical and Industrial Sectors
• Accountable for $150M+ in committed 2026 business value, with increasing annual targets, by converting order backlog into revenue and shipped product through targeted Data and AI investments, rigorous value realization, and strong alignment to Sector P&Ls
• Own the end-to-end Digital Thread product portfolio, including Spec Reader, Similarity Engine, Computer Vision, Shop Floor Digital Twins, Portfolio Complexity Reduction, Production Planning & Scheduling, and predictive maintenance—driving strategy, scaled deployment, adoption, and sustained business impact
• Co-chair the Executive Leadership Team AI Steering Committee, aligning Digital Thread investments with enterprise priorities and reporting progress, risks, and outcomes to the Board of Directors
• Lead and integrate the former IDM and AI organizations into a unified Digital Thread Data and AI Delivery function, establishing a cohesive operating model, talent strategy, and high-performance culture
• Design and operationalize the enterprise delivery model, including portfolio intake and prioritization, agile and DevOps execution, MLOps, value engineering, and synchronization with Sector P&L planning and SIOP cycles
• Partner with Sector Presidents and functional leaders across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, EBS, Continuous Improvement, and Quality to co-develop a multi-year Digital Thread roadmap, embed solutions into core workflows, and drive enterprise adoption
• Establish and lead enterprise value measurement and reporting, quantifying Digital Thread impact across revenue, cost, customer experience, and operational performance for the CEO, COO, CIO, Sector Presidents, AI Steering Committee, and Board of Directors

Requirements:

• Executive presence with a proven track record of engaging and leading at the Board and Executive Leadership Team level; adept at presenting to C-suite leaders including CEO, COO, CFO, Sector Presidents, and Board members
• Demonstrated success integrating fragmented organizations into unified, high-performing teams with aligned operating models and cohesive cultures
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership mindset; skilled at linking Data and AI investments to revenue growth, cost optimization, and customer outcomes
• Extensive experience leading global teams of 100+ professionals (employees and contractors) across multiple regions and time zones
• Proven capability managing large-scale value delivery, including multi-hundred-million-dollar benefit portfolios and multi-million-dollar operating budgets
• Exceptional cross-functional influencer; aligns Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, EBS, Continuous Improvement, Quality, IT, and business leadership around a unified Digital Thread strategy
• Change leadership expert with a track record of driving adoption of Data and AI solutions across large, distributed user bases in manufacturing, distribution, and engineering environments
• Resilient and strategic operator; thrives in ambiguity, balances competing priorities, and performs effectively under executive and Board-level scrutiny while maintaining long-term delivery focus
• Strong builder of leadership talent with a history of attracting, developing, and retaining Directors and Senior Managers across Data, AI, and digital delivery functions
• Expertise in Digital Thread, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and connected enterprise architectures spanning Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality function
• Experience integrating Engineering (PLM, CAD), Supply Chain (planning, sourcing, logistics), Manufacturing (MES, SCADA, IoT), EBS, Continuous Improvement, and Quality systems into a unified Digital Thread
• Demonstrated ability to translate Board and Executive Leadership Team strategy into multi-year delivery roadmaps, value commitments, and measurable outcomes
• Deep experience in engineering & manufacturing operations optimization
• Strong P&L ownership and measurable impact
• Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, EU AI Act) and global data and trade regulations (GDPR, ITAR, CMMC)
• Proven track record converting backlog and operational performance into shipped revenue, cost reduction, working capital improvement, and customer experience gains
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience leading operational optimization within industrial, manufacturing, or comparable Fortune 500 environments
• Minimum of 10 years in senior director or executive leadership roles directly accountable for multi-hundred-million-dollar P&L-linked outcomes; demonstrated history of leading cross-sector, multi-function transformation programs at Board and Executive Leadership
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD)