Project Manager

Emerson; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Project Manager in Elyria, OH to provide proactive leadership across engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, and product management for new product development. You will drive execution, coordinate plans, mitigate risks, and ensure clear communication and alignment across functions to deliver reliable tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, structured execution, and continuous improvement within Emerson’s Professional Tools business, with a focus on timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of project management experience in new product development or technology environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• 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.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure clear expectations and progress tracking.
• Prepare for and lead project meetings, manage agendas and action items.
• Facilitate milestone readiness and ensure alignment on deliverables and requirements.
• Identify risks, dependencies, constraints, and drive early mitigation actions.
• Prepare concise project updates and leadership communications.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Ready to shape the future of intelligent tools? As a Project Manager in Elyria, OH, you’ll provide proactive leadership for cross‑functional teams, including engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, trade compliance, product management, and other business partners, responsible for developing new products. In this role, you will drive project execution by coordinating activities across functions, ensuring clarity of plans and milestones, identifying and mitigating risks early, and facilitating effective communication and alignment. You will enable predictable delivery by anticipating challenges, driving accountability, promoting collaboration, and fostering continuous learning across projects. Your impact will be immediate and lasting – helping deliver solutions pros trust!

Emerson’s global Professional Tools business is an equal opportunity employer, offering the broadest portfolio of reliable tools and technologies for those working in mechanical, electrical, utility, and plumbing trades! With unparalleled expertise from RIDGID, Greenlee, HDE, and Klauke, we deliver tools our customers trust to handle their toughest challenges.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Project Coordination & Execution

• 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 effective progress tracking.
• Prepare for and lead project meetings, manage agendas and action items, and support timely decision‑making.
• Facilitate milestone readiness reviews and ensure alignment on deliverables and requirements.

Risk Management & Issue Anticipation

• Lead team efforts to identify emerging risks, dependencies, and constraints; drive early mitigation actions and upscale when necessary.
• Monitor workstreams to surface bottlenecks or cross‑functional challenges affecting project delivery.
• Develop appropriate responses to unforeseen project events, ensuring that the project goals (cost, schedule, specifications) are met.

Communication & Collaboration

• Prepare and deliver concise project updates, status reports, and communication materials for stakeholders and leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages transparency, accountability, and constructive conflict resolution.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate project‑level retrospectives and ensure lessons learned are applied to future work.
• Champion use of NPD processes, tools, and templates and provide feedback for improvement opportunities.
• Contribute insights that support organizational learning and help enhance NPD practices.

Who You Are:

• You represent own interests while being attentive to others’ interests as well.
• You effectively communicate in various settings: one‑on‑one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• You structure work so it aligns with people’s goals and motivators.
• You anticipate land mines and plan approaches accordingly.
• You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geography.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in project management in new product development or technology environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., 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.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with integrated hardware/software/firmware product development.
• Certifications and/or relevant experience with Agile or Modified Agile for Hardware and lean product development principles.
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
• Background in process improvement and adoption of structured development methodologies.
• Exposure to procurement processes supporting project execution, including managing acquisition/appropriation requests (POs/ARs).
• PMP 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!