Engineering Project Manager

SupportFinity™; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Flexible time off plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading automation technology company in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead enterprise transformation initiatives, focusing on New Product Development (NPD). You will influence culture, engage senior leaders, and foster collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project management with a strong emphasis on organizational change and process transformation. This role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to shape innovative strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management with a focus on organizational change and process transformation.
• Proven success in implementing NPD frameworks for hardware and software development.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, engaging senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive organizational change by designing and implementing NPD frameworks.
• Serve as a change agent, influencing culture and adoption of new processes.
• Lead workshops to harmonize processes and embed best practices.

Skills

Project management

Organizational change

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Business

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) Product R&D is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on New Product Development (NPD) and integrated business processes.

This role is pivotal in shaping how hardware and software teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver. You will partner with senior leadership to define strategic priorities, design scalable processes, and champion organizational change that accelerates product development and operational excellence.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Drive organizational change by designing and implementing NPD frameworks that align with business strategy and foster cross‑functional collaboration.
• Serve as a change agent, influencing culture, behaviors, and adoption of new processes across engineering, operations, and business units.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify transformation opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and establish governance models.
• Lead workshops and stakeholder engagements to harmonize processes and embed best practices across global teams.
• Develop and execute change management strategies, including communication plans, training programs, and adoption metrics.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data‑driven insights and industry benchmarks to optimize performance.
• Monitor process effectiveness using KPIs and continuously refine frameworks to improve speed, quality, and compliance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions for process improvement.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic leader who thrives on transforming organizations through structured processes and cultural alignment. You excel at influencing senior stakeholders, managing complexity, and driving sustainable change that delivers measurable business impact.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management with a strong focus on organizational change and process transformation.
• Proven success in implementing NPD frameworks for hardware and software development.
• Expertise in integrated business processes and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with project management tools and ability to define requirements for tooling teams.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including experience engaging senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experienceleading enterprise‑wide transformation in high‑tech product development environments.
• Knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery models.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and process improvement initiatives.Exposure to portfolio management tools (Planview, etc.) from a requirements perspective.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification.

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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, 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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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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.

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.