EATON

Senior Business Relationship Manager - Aerospace

EATON$165K — $242K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT or Business Relationship Management.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Ability to meet ITAR compliance requirements.
  • Experience within the aerospace industry (preferred).
  • Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and MFG/PRO ERP systems (preferred).
  • Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison between Aerospace business leaders and IT.
  • Align business priorities with IT strategy and enterprise architecture.
  • Evaluate and prioritize technology investments for strategic growth.
  • Develop business cases and support budget planning.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement for successful project execution.
  • Oversee medium and large-scale initiatives with IT delivery teams.
  • Champion innovation and digital technologies for competitive advantage.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off.
  • Specific programs vary by eligibility and location.
Full Job Description
Eaton Aerospace is seeking a Senior Business Relationship Manager (BRM) to support its Fuel & Motion Controls (FMC) business. Reporting to the Vice President, IT BRM & ERP Transformation, this role serves as the strategic link between business leadership and IT, ensuring technology investments, digital initiatives, and IT services align with business priorities and deliver measurable value.

The Senior BRM will partner closely with business and technology leaders to identify opportunities to improve performance, develop investment strategies and business cases, and drive the successful delivery of transformational initiatives. This leader will help connect Aerospace business strategy with technology strategy, innovation, and enterprise-wide digital investments.

Working across multiple functions, the Senior BRM will ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture standards, IT strategy, and organizational objectives while providing oversight for medium and large-scale programs. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping drive adoption of new technologies, strengthen business capabilities, and support sustainable growth.

Additionally, this position will oversee support for critical business systems and processes, lead organizational change management efforts, and influence the evolution of IT capabilities that enable operational excellence. Depending on scope, the role may include responsibility for direct reports, organizational change management teams, and business process experts supporting large-scale transformation programs.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. This position 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.

What you'll do:
• Serve as the primary liaison between Aerospace business leaders and IT, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for business stakeholders.
• Align business priorities with IT strategy, enterprise architecture standards, and Eaton's technology roadmap.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize technology investments that drive business value, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
• Develop business cases, Capital Authorization Requests (CARs), and investment proposals, supporting budget planning and financial analysis.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, accountability, and decision-making to ensure successful project execution and realization of business outcomes and ROI.
• Provide delivery oversight for medium and large-scale initiatives in partnership with IT delivery teams and value chains.
• Serve as a Digital Governance Council (DGC) member, helping govern strategic technology investments and transformation initiatives.
• Manage escalated issues and ensure effective prioritization, resolution, and communication through established support processes.
• Ensure ongoing support, stability, and continuous improvement of critical business systems, applications, and processes.
• Partner with enterprise architecture teams to ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned with future-state capabilities.
• Lead organizational change management efforts to support adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working.
• Manage vendor relationships, including contract reviews, negotiations, and performance oversight as needed.
• Contribute to IT strategic planning activities and influence the development of capabilities that support Aerospace business objectives.
• Champion innovation, digital technologies, AI, analytics, and Industry 4.0 initiatives that create competitive advantage.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements, including ITAR, CMMC, cybersecurity, and related governance standards.
• Lead organizational change management teams and business process experts for large-scale transformation programs, as applicable.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Technology, Business Relationship Management, Program Management, or a related field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to meet ITAR compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience with Snowflake, data platforms, and analytics solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and MFG/PRO ERP systems.
• Experience delivering Industry 4.0 (I4.0) initiatives.
• Experience leading AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration and cross-functional business processes.
• Knowledge of current technology trends and their application within manufacturing and aerospace environments.
• Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exceptional executive communication, influence, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 9/1/2026.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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