Lead Engineer - Project Management

Lead Engineer - Project Management

Position Summary

At Emerson, we are looking for a Lead Engineer - Project Management - to join our FLMC Global Sustaining Team. In this role, you will lead and coordinate engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations. You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams, engage directly with customers, and drive successful project outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, cost estimates, and risk plans. 

  • Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment with all stakeholders. 

  • Monitor project progress using Emerson project management frameworks and tools. 

  • Ensure adherence to Emerson’s project execution processes and quality standards.

  • Serve as the single point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle. 

  • Manage communication with internal teams like Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Service. 

  • Conduct regular project reviews, status updates, and customer presentations. 

  • Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting. 

  • Coordinate with procurement for vendor and subcontractor management.

  • Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies. 

  • Lead root-cause analysis for issues and drive corrective actions. 

  • Maintain risk registers and ensure escalation as required.

  • Cross-functional coordination across engineering, quality, procurement, & production 

  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement. 

  • Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

 

Who You Are

You effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining focus on project objectives. You build strong collaborative relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels. You understand customer needs and translate them into actionable plans that drive successful outcomes. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, global environment.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Relevant project management experience for 6-8 Years minimum within industrial automation, manufacturing, engineering services, or comparable industries.

• Experience managing projects from initiation through implementation.

• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) stage-gate processes.

• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management capabilities.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.

• Ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.

• Prior experience in a global engineering environment.

• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions.

   

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

• At Emerson, your work has a meaningful impact. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best ideas.

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to support employees' well-being and meet local market needs. Our comprehensive medical and insurance coverage helps employees and their families thrive.

• We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to fostering a workplace where inclusion, belonging, equity, and respect are embedded in how we work every day. We welcome talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and support eligible candidates through work authorization sponsorship programs.

• Professional growth is an important part of our culture. We invest in employee development through learning opportunities, career advancement resources, and challenging work that enables continuous growth.

   

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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Experience Level

Senior Level