Project Manager

-; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology firm in Glasgow is seeking a Project Manager to oversee cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of project management experience, with a strong focus on delivering quality projects on time and within budget. Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration and innovation across global teams.

Benefits

Private Medical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Mentorship and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of project management experience.
• 3-5 years of leading global or multi-site projects.
• Proven success in new product development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Handle project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and complete projects to ensure achievement of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives;


• Champion effective communication and collaboration across functional areas to ensure team alignment and a productive working environment;


• Coordinate project advancement, reduce risks, and uphold adherence to processes and quality standards, while transparently updating collaborators like US and UK engineering site heads, product management, and leadership, and initiating vital corrections;


• Handle scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with corporate engineering standards;


• Prepare presentations and projects for stage gate reviews;


• Assist with future planning efforts, product strategy, and ensuring alignment with market and technical criteria;


• Foster ongoing progress, creativity, and reuse of current expertise and technologies;


• Actively seek alignment effects through reuse of existing knowledge, technology and solutions;


• Ensure adherence to E&D work processes, QHSE procedures, and maintain professional conduct with all collaborators;


• Ensure that internal and external requirements (including customer) are part of the project scope;


• Ensure that each project maintains balance among product cost, performance, schedule and customer/standards requirements;


• Effectively manage changes in specifications, arising either from internal or external requests;


• Coordinate cross-site teams across the US, UK, and India to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables.

The candidate should be a results-driven project manager capable of leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations and delivering projects on time and to the required quality.

Who You Are

You are someone who leads projects from start to finish, ensuring goals are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality. You balance team coordination, planning, problem-solving, and collaborator communication.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, project management, product development, petroleum, or a related technical field;


• 7-10+ years of project management experience, with 3-5 years of leading global or multi-site engineering/E&D projects (adds customer value);


• Proven success in new product development (NPD) and sustaining projects;


• Proficiency in project management approaches (Stage-Gate, Agile, or hybrid) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Project for the Web, Planner);


• Proven track record in project management and the ability to work with different technical and functional subject areas, handling shifting and conflicting priorities;

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with Stage gated development processes;


• Experience with Agile Product Development, e.g., SCRUM, TDD, XP;


• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMP, or equivalent certification;


• Experience working in a matrix organization with global cross-functional teams;


• Knowledge of engineering change management processes and product lifecycle management systems;


• Familiarity with Azure DevOps is a plus.

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 recognise the importance of employee well-being and offer competitive benefit plans, including Private Medical cover, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, recognition and much more.

Make this great opportunity yours!

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, helping customers operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. We offer equitable opportunities and embrace challenges with confidence that together we can make an impact across many countries and industries.