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This role will require being within driving distance and/or relocation to one of the major Aerospace hubs in the US and will include 50% travel.\nWhat you’ll do:\nThe General Manager, Fuels Business Unit is responsible for leading FMC's (Fuel & Motion Controls) global business strategy, operational performance, growth initiatives, and lifecycle support activities for the Fuels portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Manager, FMC, this leader has full accountability for business unit growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and strategic development across both OEM and aftermarket channels. The role oversees all aspects of the value stream including product strategy, product development, program execution, manufacturing operations, repair and overhaul services, spare parts, distribution, customer support, field service, commercial execution, and inorganic growth opportunities.\nThe General Manager drives sustainable growth by expanding market share, increasing installed-base penetration, optimizing portfolio performance, developing strategic customer relationships, and delivering industry-leading support and solutions to OEM and operator customers worldwide.\nBusiness Growth & Strategy\nLead the overall business unit growth strategy, driving both OEM and aftermarket expansion across global aerospace markets.\nDevelop and maintain a multi-year product and services roadmap that reflects evolving customer requirements, market dynamics, competitive activity, emerging technologies, and changing fleet demographics.\nDrive growth through targeted program wins, customer acquisition, installed-base expansion, service agreement growth, and market penetration initiatives.\nIdentify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, alliances, distribution agreements, and equity investments that support business objectives.\nCollaborate with FMC and Aerospace leadership to establish investment priorities, growth initiatives, product strategies, and market expansion plans.\nDetermine where to invest in products, services, technologies, and markets to maximize long-term business value.\nPortfolio & Commercial Leadership\nImprove portfolio profitability through effective pricing strategies, product and service mix optimization, customer segmentation, channel management, and portfolio rationalization.\nPartner with sales, commercial, engineering, program management, and customer support teams to capture Voice of the Customer (VOC) and translate customer insights into differentiated products and lifecycle support solutions.\nEstablish and execute strategies to maximize recurring revenue, customer retention, and lifecycle value across the global installed base.\nDrive commercial excellence through disciplined execution of growth strategies, customer engagement, and market development initiatives.\nStrengthen relationships with OEMs, airlines, operators, MRO providers, distributors, government agencies, and strategic partners.\nOperations & Customer Experience\nPartner with operations leadership to develop and execute global manufacturing and aftermarket service strategies that achieve delivery, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives.\nEnsure alignment between commercial commitments, operational capacity, supply chain performance, and customer requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites, repair stations, service centers, distribution operations, and support functions.\nLead effective program execution across development, production, service, and lifecycle support activities.\nDeliver industry-leading performance in operational efficiency, repair turnaround time, inventory availability, product quality, and on-time delivery.\nEssential Functions:\nFinancial & Business Performance\nEstablish actions to improve financial performance through operational excellence, commercial effectiveness, service innovation, and portfolio optimization.\nMonitor and drive achievement of key business performance indicators to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.\nDevelop and execute long-range business plans aligned with FMC and Aerospace strategic objectives\nOrganization & Leadership\nFoster an environment that promotes Eaton's values, ethics, culture, customer focus, and commitment to continuous improvement.\nBuild organizational capability through talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.\nCreate a high-performance culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, accountability, operational excellence, and pride in accomplishment.\nLead and develop a diverse global organization capable of supporting long-term growth and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.\nUtilize strong communication and influencing skills to effectively lead within a matrixed, multicultural global environment.\nStrategic Accountability\nAccountable for maximizing the value of the business unit's product portfolio and installed base through growth of products, services, repair and overhaul capabilities, spare parts, customer support, distribution channels, and strategic market initiatives.\nDeliver superior customer satisfaction, sustainable profitability, and industry-leading operational performance across all aspects of the business.\nQualifications:\nMinimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience with significant responsibility across operations, finance, sales, marketing, product management, or general management.\nDemonstrated success leading global businesses with full P&L accountability.\nStrong strategic planning capability and experience developing long-term growth strategies.\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or institution required; Master's or MBA preferred.\nExperience leading complex, matrixed organizations with global teams and diverse customer bases.\nStrong business acumen, decision-making capability, and track record of delivering measurable results.\nAbility to effectively lead across multiple cultures and regions, including North America and Europe.\nAerospace, industrial manufacturing, aftermarket services, or related industry experience preferred.\nAdditional Information:\nExtensive domestic and international travel required.\nRequires strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.\nAbility to lead transformational initiatives and manage change across a global organization.\nStrong program management capabilities with experience driving complex strategic and operational initiatives.\nAll 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.\nAt 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 $203000 - $297000 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.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe 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. 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