Assistant Manager Projects

Emerson; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a project management professional to lead and coordinate medium-complex, multinational industrial projects across pursuit and execution phases. You will work with cross-functional and global teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with customer expectations while driving technical and commercial success across the project lifecycle.

You will manage end-to-end project execution, lead diverse teams, and steer techno-commercial discussions, ensuring timely delivery,

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end project execution.
• Strong understanding of both technical and commercial project requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with contracts, commercial terms, and customer engagement practices.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medium-complex, multinational projects from bid to completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams including operations, quality, sales, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, planning, and intercompany stakeholders.
• Drive techno-commercial discussions: scope, changes, terms, milestones.
• Review and approve commitments like lead times, deviations, and commercial conditions.
• Develop and maintain understanding of product design, manufacturing and quality standards.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings for timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings to establish scope, roles and expectations.
• Coordinate inspection planning with customers and third-party agencies.
• Ensure alignment between purchase orders and quotations before acceptance.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with schedules, milestones, procurement strategies, risk mitigation.
• Monitor progress and drive corrective actions via reviews.
• Ensure compliance with timelines, documentation, and inspection readiness.
• Provide direction to global teams contributing to execution.
• Manage project financial performance with finance for profitability.

Skills

Project management

Independent execution

Technical & commercial

Cross-functional leadership

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Contracts & terms

Technical interpretation

Job description

Job Description

If you are a project management professional looking to grow your career, Emerson offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact. In this role, you will lead and coordinate medium-complexity, multi-national industrial projects across pursuit and execution phases. You will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with customer expectations, while driving technical and commercial success across the project lifecycle.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate and manage medium-complex, multi-national projects from bid stage through execution and completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams including operations, quality, sales, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, planning, and intercompany stakeholders.
• Drive techno-commercial discussions, including scope definition, change management, contractual terms, and milestone alignment.
• Review and approve project commitments such as lead times, technical deviations, and commercial conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and applicable global codes.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and execution strategies.
• Conduct project kick‑off meetings (internal and customer‑facing) to establish clear scope, roles, and expectations.
• Coordinate inspection planning with customers, third‑party agencies, and quality teams.
• Ensure alignment between purchase orders and quotations prior to project acceptance and execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including schedules, milestones, procurement strategies, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Monitor progress against plans and drive corrective actions through regular performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with customer timelines, documentation requirements, and inspection readiness.
• Provide direction and leadership to global teams contributing to project execution.
• Manage project financial performance in collaboration with finance teams, ensuring profitability and margin realization.
• Maintain transparent and regular communication with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Who You Are

You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives while ensuring alignment across teams. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, actively seeking input to improve outcomes. You make timely and well‑informed decisions, even in complex situations, and take accountability for delivering results. You stay focused on priorities, maintain momentum, and achieve goals through disciplined execution and resilience.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Experience in project management within industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end project execution.
• Strong understanding of both technical and commercial project requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with contracts, commercial terms, and customer engagement practices.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate effectively with engineering and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with isolation valves or similar industrial products.
• Exposure to industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, or metals and mining.
• Experience managing global or multi‑site projects.
• Understanding of inspection processes, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Financial acumen including project costing, margin analysis, and profitability tracking.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where diverse perspectives are encouraged and celebrated. You will have opportunities to grow your career, work with global teams, and make a meaningful impact. We support employee wellbeing through competitive benefits, comprehensive medical coverage, employee assistance programs, and flexible time‑off policies, including parental leave. Our focus on inclusion and safety ensures an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

WHY EMERSON

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.

Our Commitment to Our People

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!