Release Manager

Emerson; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in India seeks an experienced Program Manager for embedded product development to own the release lifecycle end-to-end. You will lead cross-functional teams, align stakeholders, and drive strategic plans from concept through production release and post-release evaluation.

The role requires a strong background in electronics hardware and embedded software, plus PMP/SCM certifications would be advantageous. You will manage budgets, risks, and schedules in a global, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with 10-12 years of project management experience in an embedded product development.
• PMP and Scrum Master certifications would be an added advantage.
• Working experience in leading complex product development programs in a global setup.
• Hands-on experience in Electronics Hardware/Embedded Software development would be useful.
• Project management experience in embedded product development is a must for this role.
• Ability to plan/manage budget, resources, work activities, and risks/mitigations for New Product Development (NPD).
• Organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills with cross cultural adaptation.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience working on teams that use Agile development methods.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership and Accountability of the release and program lifecycle.
• Strategic Planning and Execution with milestones to keep releases on track.
• Leadership to cross-functional teams and stakeholder alignment.
• Customer-Centric Product Delivery with engineering teams to address customer needs.
• Proactive Risk Management and mitigation of program risks.
• Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement across releases and programs.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders on progress, risks and resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental and cybersecurity standards.
• Lead post release/program evaluations to identify improvements.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

• End-to-End Ownership and Accountability - Take full ownership of the release and program lifecycle - including product definition, prototyping, development, continuous integration, testing, production release and post-release evaluation-managing scope, schedule, cost and quality from product definition to product release
• Strategic Planning and Execution - Develop and execute strategic forecasts and plans, set clear milestones to keep the releases and programs on track
• Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration - Provide leadership to multi-functional and cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and influencing teams without direct authority to achieve shared goals.
• Customer-Centric Product Delivery - Partner product management, and engineering teams to ensure solutions and releases address customer needs.
• Risk Management and Problem Solving - Proactively identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate program risks that may impact delivery commitments.
• Quality, Productivity, and Continuous Improvement - Ensure every release and program meets the highest standards of quality, productivity, efficiency and reliability. Drive initiatives, continuous and measurable improvements ensuring each release and program is better than the last
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate clear, actionable regular updates to stakeholders and all levels of the organization on details of release/programs, progress, risks and resolutions
• Compliance and Standards - Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental and legislative requirements, safety and cybersecurity
• Post Release/Program Evaluation - Lead post release/program evaluations to identify success and areas for improvement

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• End-to-End Ownership and Accountability - Take full ownership of the release and program lifecycle - including product definition, prototyping, development, continuous integration, testing, production release and post-release evaluation-managing scope, schedule, cost and quality from product definition to product release
• Strategic Planning and Execution - Develop and execute strategic forecasts and plans, set clear milestones to keep the releases and programs on track
• Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration - Provide leadership to multi-functional and cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and influencing teams without direct authority to achieve shared goals
• Customer-Centric Product Delivery - Partner product management, and engineering teams to ensure solutions and releases address customer needs
• Risk Management and Problem Solving - Proactively identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate program risks that may impact delivery commitments
• Quality, Productivity, and Continuous Improvement - Ensure every release and program meets the highest standards of quality, productivity, efficiency and reliability. Drive initiatives, continuous and measurable improvements ensuring each release and program is better than the last
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate clear, actionable regular updates to stakeholders and all levels of the organization on details of release/programs, progress, risks and resolutions
• Compliance and Standards - Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental and legislative requirements, safety and cybersecurity
• Post Release/Program Evaluation - Lead post release/program evaluations to identify success and areas for improvement

Who You Are:

You thrive in high-pressure, high-visibility environments and are comfortable navigating ambiguity. You collaborate effectively across diverse teams, building alignment and driving programs from concept through successful delivery. By actively listening, seeking diverse perspectives, and fostering open communication, you enable informed decision-making and shared commitment to outcomes. You are passionate about delivering innovative products and orchestrating complex launches, taking initiative to achieve meaningful business impact

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in computer engineering or any other engineering field with 10-12 years of project management experience in an embedded product development
• PMP certified professional and Scrum Master certification would be an added advantage
• Working experience in leading complex product development programs in a global setup
• Hands-on experience in Electronics Hardware/Embedded Software development would be useful
• Project management experience in embedded product development is a must for this role
• To have demonstrated ability to plan/manage budget, resources, work activities, and risks/mitigations working on New Product Development (NPD) projects
• Organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills with cross cultural adaptation
• To have demonstrated time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Experience working on teams that use Agile development methods

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership with confidence and clarity

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 well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an 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

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

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