Order Project Manager
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Jindřichův Hradec, Czech RepublicexternalProject ManagementPosted about 2 months ago (Jun 24, 2026)
About the role
Eaton is looking for
Customer Project Manager (Order Manager)
This position will be located in our plant in Suchdol and Luznici or Schrems - enclosures/power distribution components
Job profile
Lead and coordinate customer Low Voltage System Assembly (LVSA) projects from purchase order to final delivery, ensuring on-time execution, clear customer communication, and effective alignment across engineering, procurement, production, testing, and logistics.
LVSA Project Ownership & Execution
• Own assigned customer projects from PO receipt to shipment / handover
• Create and maintain project plans, milestones, and priorities
• Monitor progress across all phases (engineering, material readiness, production, FAT, delivery)
• Ensure customer commitments are met regarding timing, scope, and quality
Customer Interface & Communication
• Act as the primary contact for customers and Front-end team during project execution
• Coordinate technical clarifications, schedule updates, and status reporting
• Manage customer meetings, progress calls, and escalation topics
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication
Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate internal functions to ensure smooth execution: Post-Order Engineering, Project Buyer / Supply Chain, Work Preparation, Production / Assembly, Test / FAT and Logistics
• Drive timely decisions and remove blockers
Schedule & Milestone Management
• Manage key project milestones (M0-M10), including Project Hand-over and Kick-off, IFC release, Material readiness, Start of assembly, FAT and Shipment
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation and recovery actions
Change Management
• Lead customer change management process, coordinate customer changes, deviations, and engineering change requests
• Assess impact on cost, lead time, and scope together with relevant functions
• Ensure approved changes are implemented and communicated clearly
Commercial & Cost Awareness
• Monitor project scope vs order confirmation
• Drive management of variation orders / additional costs where applicable
• Escalate commercial risks or scope gaps
Quality & Delivery Focus
• Support FAT planning and customer attendance
• Ensure documentation package is ready for delivery
• Drive issue resolution to protect on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
Reporting & Governance
• Maintain accurate project tracker and status reporting
• Present project status, risks, and actions in internal reviews
• Lead lessons learned after project completion"
We would like you to bring
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years in project management, order management, or customer project execution
• Experience in manufacturing / engineered-to-order products preferred
• Experience with electrical equipment / switchgear / industrial projects is a strong advantage"
• Excellent English skills (Czech language for the site in Suchdol required)
• Understanding of project lifecycle in manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical drawings / understand engineering topics (advantage)
• Strong planning and coordination capability
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP)/ project tracking tools / Excel"
• Strong customer communication skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem-solving mindset
What Eaton offers
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Challenging projects in dynamic and collaborative team
Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
Excellent working environment - Safety and ethics are really important for us
Inclusion & Diversity - Openness to diversity widens our access to the best talent. Inclusion allows us to engage that talent fully
Learning & Development - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
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