Assistant Manager/ Manager- Project Management

Emerson; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Mumbai to lead cross-functional project execution in process control and automation. You will manage cost, schedule, quality and risk, report progress, conduct FAT, and ensure HSE compliance.

The role requires an engineering degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in matrix organizations. PMP is a plus; MS-Office proficiency is essential. Emerson values growth and diverse collaboration.

Qualifications

• Analytical problem solver with strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Ability to present clearly and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and across levels of the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall Project Execution, Performance (Cost, Schedule, Quality and Risks) and High Customer ratings.
• Techno-commercial aspects for project execution
• Project Progress reporting (External / Internal)
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Test
• Project close out including site support activities
• Ensure compliance to Emerson Ethics and HSE policy
• Prepare resource loading charts and balance resources efficiently
• Work with Engineering Management on sourcing skilled resources for the project
• Provide project pursuit support with sales as needed
• Knowledge of the project execution lifecycle
• Show leadership capability
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide solutions
• Relate effectively with diverse groups across organization levels
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Proficient in MS-Office tools
• Understanding lifecycle from concept to commissioning
• Interact with all levels of the organization to meet targets
• Experience in matrix organization

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Prioritization skills

MS-Office

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

PMP Certification

Tools

MS-Office tools

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Accountable for overall Project Execution, Performance (Cost, Schedule, Quality and Risks) and High Customer ratings.
• Techno-commercial aspects for the project execution
• Project Progress reporting [ External / Internal]
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Test
• Project close out including site support activities
• Ensure compliance to Emerson Ethics and HSE policy
• Prepare resource loading charts and efficiently perform balancing.
• Work with Engineering Management team for sourcing skilled resources on the project.
• Provide project pursuit support together with sales team as and when required!
• Knowledge of Project execution cycle
• Show leadership capability
• Conduct root cause (provide solutions/options)
• Ability to relate with diverse groups of people in various levels of organization.
• Outstanding written and verbal skill
• Proficient in MS-Office tools

Who We Are:

You continually scan the environment for technology breakthroughs. You take on difficult issues with optimism and confidence. You assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. You anticipate conflicts before they happen, based on knowledge of interpersonal and group dynamics. You pick up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior quickly.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Engineering degree, PMP Certification added advantage
• Understanding the life cycle of project from concept to commissioning.
• Analytical problem solver with excellent Communication, presentation and prioritization skills
• Excels at self-managing workload and implementing multiple concurrent projects to meet schedules
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of the organization to meet achievements.
• Experience of working in matrix organization

Preferred Qualification:

• A minimum 10-12 years of relevant work experience in the field of process control and automation. DCS/SIS Design experience in Engineering Industry is desired. Preferably worked on Power Plant, Captive Power Plant DCS/SIS projects. Excellent knowledge of at least one Distributed Control System.
• Ability to deal with differing priorities from internal team members and demonstrate resilience and strong influencing skills to handle these successfully.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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 (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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!

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.