What are the responsibilities and job description for the SBU Project Manager, Product Evaluation position at Emerson Career Site?
The Project Manager will be part of a fast-paced Product Evaluation teams and will apply traditional and agile project management principles to coordinate the execution of testing, simulation, and improvement projects to support the New Product Development teams. The Project Manager’s core responsibility is to understand the scope of incoming test requests with regards to personnel requirements, facilities, prototype parts availability, and priority, regularly communicate with Business Unit collaborators while upholding Emerson business initiatives and pushing continuous improvement!
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will:
- Manage and update project management tools
- Coordinate and lead project management and scheduling meetings
- Update collaborators on evaluation test or simulation status and risks
- Perform scrum master responsibilities for the three evaluation teams
- Generate and improve Product Evaluation metrics to accurately measure team performance
- Coordinate prototype part logistics and delivery
- Communicate and coordinate with customer groups (valve new product, instrument new product, nuclear, global supply chain, materials, research and development, etc.)
- Support short- and long-term capacity planning
- Percentage of travel - <10%
Who You Are:
You maintain a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- BA or BS degree preferred; four years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Two or more years’ project management experience or other relevant experience
- Proficiency in Project Management concepts
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Lean Product Development experience preferred
- Continuous Improvement experience preferred
- CAPM or PMP ideal
Our 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 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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