Program Manager - Industrial Automation Projects

Program Manager 2

In this Role, You Will Focus On:

• Build long-term customer partnerships through trust and delivery excellence.
• Planning and managing end‑to‑end project lifecycle from initiation to closure 
• Defining project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables 
• Coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution 
• Managing budgets, resource allocation, and cost control (EAC management)
• Identifying project risks and dependencies, and implementing mitigation plans 
• Tracking project progress using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Ensuring timely communication through status reports, dashboards, and meetings 
• Managing change requests and ensuring proper documentation and approvals 
• Ensuring adherence to organizational standards, processes, and compliance requirements

Who You Are:

• A proactive leader with strong ownership and accountability 
• An excellent communicator who can work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders 
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities 
• A problem solver who remains calm under pressure and adapts to change 
• Collaborative in nature, with the ability to influence without authority

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline)
• 15+ years of experience managing medium to large‑scale control system projects 
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and project execution methodologies (project management methodologies and best practices)
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office applications
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, and risk & stockholder management
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

·     PMP, MBA certification 

• Experience managing cross‑functional or global teams 
• Exposure to Oil & Gas, Power, Chemicals, Life Sciences, or Process Industries
• Proven working experience in project management of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)/Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) /Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) systems.
• Strong presentation and leadership skills 
• Strong commercial acumen and experience handling contracts and change management

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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