New Product Development Project Lead

Emerson Electric Co; Elyria, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Project Manager in Elyria, OH to lead cross-functional teams for new product development, coordinating activities across engineering, sourcing, operations, and more.

You will drive project execution, mitigate risks, and ensure clear plans and milestones are met, delivering trusted solutions. The role emphasizes proactive communication, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence NPD practices and collaborate across functions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of project management experience in new product development or technology environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage structured project execution.
• Strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, milestones, schedules, and risks with support from the team.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, compliance, and business partners to ensure clear expectations and progress tracking.
• Prepare for and lead project meetings, manage agendas and action items, and support timely decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Project Manager in Elyria, OH to lead cross-functional teams for new product development, coordinating activities across engineering, sourcing, operations, and more.

You will drive project execution, mitigate risks, and ensure clear plans and milestones are met, delivering trusted solutions. The role emphasizes proactive communication, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence NPD practices and collaborate across functions in a