Project Manager (Engineering Systems Integrations)

City of Shakopee, MN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Instruments, an Emerson company, is seeking an Implementation Engineering Project Manager to lead the definition, development, and delivery of custom integrated test systems for major customers. You will join a fast-paced team, influence tooling and processes, and ensure successful delivery of complex systems integration projects.

You will serve as primary customer contact, negotiate scope and schedule changes, and travel domestically and internationally up to ~25%, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM is required.
• 5 years experience on systems integration projects for test, measurement, or automation is required.
• Experience as project manager of large enterprise engineering projects.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to ~25%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful delivery of systems integration projects.
• Act as primary contact for the customer throughout the project; negotiate scope/schedule changes.
• Identify and document customer requirements; work with project team to estimate solution cost and timeline.
• Collaborate with resource manager to ensure staffing on projects.
• Influence and make decisions about scope, schedule, and resources for project.
• Monitor and report costs, status, quality; escalate issues when necessary.
• Drive process and tool improvements; help define specialization areas for the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering / CS or related

Tools

PMP

Job description

The Global Services team at National Instruments (an Emerson company) is looking for a talented Implementation Engineering Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced startup business area within a well-established leader in Test Automation systems.

You will join a highly experienced, growing team and manage the definition, development, and delivery of custom integrated test systems for some of Emerson/NI's largest customers.

You will also help the team evolve and expand by creating and refining tools and processes and influencing specialization areas.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Responsible for successful delivery of systems integration projects
• Act as primary contact for the customer throughout the project; negotiate scope/schedule changes
• Identify and document customer requirements as needed; work with project team to identify solution and estimate solution cost and timeline
• Collaborate with resource manager to ensure appropriate staffing on projects
• Influence and make decisions about scope, schedule, and resources for project
• Monitor and report out to stakeholders on project costs, status, quality; escalation issues when necessary
• Drive process and tool improvement efforts; help define and structure specialization areas for the team

WHO YOU ARE: You introduce new ways of looking at problems. You partner with others to get work done.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
• 5 years experience working on systems integration projects for test, measurement, or automation
• Experience as project manager of large enterprise engineering projects
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to ~25%
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• Master's Degreein electrical engineering, computer science, or related discipline
• Experience communicating with various stakeholders and clients from sole contributor to Executive across multiple disciplines - Engineering, Sales, Clients
• PMP or other Project Management certification is a plus
• Previous exposure to National Instruments hardware and software, first-hand experience using them preferred
• Strong technical and executive communication skills
• Strong understanding of business concepts such as pricing, margins, terms and conditions preferred

Our Culture & Commitment to You

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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