An Engineering Project Manager is accountable for successful outcomes on complex integrated test, measurement, or automation systems for delivery to our customers. They spend most of their time developing, driving and monitoring to a project plan, with strong emphasis on communication management. They are deeply involved in all aspects of the projects, ensuring their accountability for the business and technical success of the solution. The successful Engineering Project Manager is efficiency-driven, looking for ways to improve project timelines and cost without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction.
Organization
The Engineering Project Manager will be a part of a highly experienced, growing team and manage the definition, development, and delivery of custom integrated test systems for some of NI's largest customers. They are instrumental in helping the team evolve and expand by creating and refining tools and processes and influencing specialization areas, therefore, experience communicating with various customers and clients from sole contributor to Executive across multiple fields - Engineering, Sales, Clients will be valued. Their ability to quickly build credibility and trust for effective collaboration towards mutual outcomes will drive success.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Create project plans that drive successful, measurable project execution: Ensure technical feasibility, financial viability, risk assessment and schedule are well understood by customers. Identify and document customer requirements. Work with project teams to define technical solutions. Create a work breakdown structure to plans budget and routinely reassess as needed. Actively manage risks to identify changes and mitigation strategies. Clearly communicate all schedule constraints and project achievements.
Act as the single point of contact for the project: Develop project communication plans and ensure execution to the plan, resulting in professional and consistent communication with the customer and other collaborators. Effectively negotiate scope and schedule changes. Accurately identify and communicate internal and external customers' needs. Organize and facilitate project reviews that ensure key collaborators are presented with accurate and concise information to make decisions.
Influence others to ensure successful delivery: Frequently collaborate with other departments such as manufacturing, R&D, operations, quality and sales. Lead with influence to ensure the success of your projects and set the stage for future success of your next project working with these customers. Develop a sense of urgency in customers while also building a solid foundation for future collaboration.
Lead project analysis on resource, schedule & budget planning and risk assessment: Monitor and report out to customers on project costs, status, quality; raise issues when necessary. Evaluate changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, or schedule of projects and drive decisions on these changes.
Collaborate with resource managers to ensure appropriate staffing on projects: Influence and make decisions about scope, schedule, and resources.
Drive process and tool improvement efforts: Drive continuous improvement through successful lessons learned activities that result in appropriate process or tool changes. Lead initiatives to help the organization operate more efficiently and effective. Be passionate about continuous improvement.
Manage and give direction to other project managers and project coordinators: Ensure adherence to development processes and standard methodologies. Review work quality and provide mentorship to other project managers/coordinators. Act as a subject matter expert in one or more key areas, such as customer, application or tool/process expertise.
For This Role, You Will Need:
A PMP or PMI-ACP certification, or be able to attain one within 6 months of hire.
A minimum of at least 5 years' experience leading and directing customer-facing engineering projects.
Experience in managing customer-facing solution delivery with strong communication skills, presentation skills and negotiation skills
A Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field or equivalent work experience.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
Demonstrated technical and executive communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and work effectively with teams
US Person (US Citizen or Green Card ) ONLY, ability to work on ITAR projects and qualify for DoD Clearances
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
A PMP, PMI-ACP or CAPM certification
Work experience with Agile or Hybrid customer-facing engineering projects.
Work experience in the test and measurement industry
Experience managing defense contracts is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of business concepts such as contract building, terms and conditions preferred
Previous exposure to National Instruments hardware and software, first-hand experience using them is preferred.
Culture & Commitment to You
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 commitment 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.
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.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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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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Requisition ID : 25021557
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
