Job Description
Job Overview:
Are you a skilled Project Manager with a solid track record of delivering key business results? If the answer is yes, we invite you to explore the New Product Development Project Manager role at Emerson.
You will lead all aspects of Valve Business Unit New Product Development project plan and communicate with collaborators. Help us develop innovative technology that helps our customers improve their operations and increase safety!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Own and lead end-to-end project lifecycle, identify and work with the team to mitigate schedule, technical, market, and resource risks
- Work with the project team to develop project plans combining structured stage-gate practice + Agile using processes, procedures, and tools
- Report critical metrics like project velocity, budget alignment, and time-to-market
- Advise collaborators about project milestone status and plans for risk management
- Lead daily stand-ups, design reviews, and milestone meetings
- Communicate and coordinate with centralized resources (marketing, sales, test and evaluation, global supply chain, materials, research and development, simulation, etc.)
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
- Support short- and long-term capacity planning
- Percentage of travel - <10%
Who You Are:
You consistently meet and exceed goals. You excel at identifying risks and collaborating with multi-functional teams to develop mitigation plans. You possess a strong technical understanding of product development, enabling you to grasp complex concepts and identify critical path items. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You are a highly effective communicator in engaging across all levels and settings whether one-on-one, in small and large groups, or with diverse styles and position levels.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Engineering Degree + 2 years project mgmt experience OR 5+ years of technical project mgmt experience
- Solid track record in project management or technical leadership role
- Ability to work with different technical and functional fields, as well as being able to handle shifting priorities.
- Ability to resolve issues, make decisions and provide advice and mentorship to project team members and managerial staff.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- 10 years of project management experience, ideally in industrial equipment or controls
- CAPM, PMP, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred; experience with Lean principles or continuous improvement methodologies is a strong plus
- New Product Development or similar technical experience
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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