The posting
Job Description
Emerson is currently seeking a Project Manager to work in our Isolation Valve business unit in Houston, TX. In this critical role, you will have the opportunity to optimally lead a comprehensive project team covering quotation, order entry, order engineering, supply chain, and plant project team. Provide input on project performance for large projects in Isolation Valves Business Unit. You will coordinate and own several large, highly sophisticated Tier 3, and multi-national projects. You will showcase project leadership and adopt overall responsibility for projects from quotations to cash. During quotation accountable for the lead-time and comments to the manufacturing specs Be responsible for customer facing communications between all subject matter experts involved in the project
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Planning and Execution:
- Relationship Management: Requirements internally and externally, giving clear direction and requirements.
- Negotiation: influencing/ negotiation internally externally
- Contract Management:Understand Terms and Conditions of contract Minimize exposure to penalties; familiarity with contract law and regulations Work to ensure costs are handled and wherever possible, that still allows the project to meet customer requirements, action should be taken to avoid costs.
- Financial Performance: Responsible for the improved financial performance of the project (margin uplift) Optimally lead change orders for an improved financial performance of the project Establish and run financial targets and metrics for the project with the help of the Project Financial Analyst
Who You Are:
You are diligent and give personal dedication to the vision. You break down objectives into initiatives and actions. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You respond effectively to the reactions and positions of others. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions. You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- BA or BS degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Experience in successful management of multisite, multi-country projects
- Self starting and ability to motivate a team
- Ability to comprehend technical details/technical literacy
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, acknowledge mistakes, and possess emotional intelligence/tact
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- 3+ years of experience working in a project manager role within the industrial space
- CAPM, APM, PMP or other equivalent project management, certification highly desirable
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 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.
About Us
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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