Remote Operations Project Manager – Power & Water

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Project Manager to lead Remote Operations Center projects supporting secure, reliable remote monitoring and operations for critical water, wastewater, and power infrastructure.

You will partner with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 5+ years of project management experience in automation or controls, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in automation, controls, or engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead ROC projects from kickoff to closeout, ensuring on-time, quality delivery.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multiple workstreams.
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering, ROC ops, field service, and commercial teams.
• Track progress and clearly report risks, changes, and status to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, safety, cybersecurity, and Emerson quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and pursue follow-on work opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field

Job description

If you are a project management professional looking to grow your impact, we have an exciting opportunity with our Power & Water Solutions business supporting Remote Operations Center (ROC) projects based in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will manage the execution of projects that enable secure, reliable remote monitoring and operational support for critical water, wastewater, and power infrastructure. You will partner closely with customers and cross functional teams to deliver high quality solutions that improve system visibility, performance, and long term reliability.

Our Power & Water Solutions business provides automation, controls, and digital solutions for power generation and water and wastewater facilities across North America. We focus on modernizing systems to enhance safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and resilience.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead Remote Operations Center projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring successful delivery
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources across multiple workstreams
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with internal engineering, ROC operations, field service, and commercial teams to meet project objectives
Track project progress and communicate status, risks, and changes clearly to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, cybersecurity expectations, and Emerson quality procedures
Support continuous improvement efforts and identify opportunities for follow on work or service expansion

Who You Are:

You build trust through collaboration and follow through, working effectively with diverse teams and customers. You anticipate challenges, assess risks, and take thoughtful action to keep projects moving forward. You understand how project decisions connect to operational outcomes and broader business goals, and you adapt your approach to deliver value in complex, customer focused environments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, technical discipline, or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects in an automation, controls, or engineering environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Power & Water Solutions industry and customer operational needs
• Experience supporting projects involving remote monitoring, operations, or centralized control environments
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on project needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative, self directed approach to managing multiple priorities
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
  
  

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Experience supporting Remote Operations Center or similar digital operations initiatives

Knowledge of Emerson Ovation™ systems and overall control system architecture

Experience with water/wastewater, power generation, or other critical infrastructure industries

Exposure to multiple control systems, instrumentation platforms, or automation technologies

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.

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