Senior Automation Project Manager - Power & Water

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township, Northern (Butler County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Power & Water Solutions is seeking a Project Management Professional to lead complex automation projects across North America, supporting critical power infrastructure. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations from award through completion, coordinating with engineering, operations, field services, sales, and marketing teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

You will build strong customer relationships, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience leading projects involving engineered systems or industrial environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% in North America.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and control system projects from kickoff through completion ($500K–$10M+).
• Own scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations with authority to decide.
• Serve as primary customer contact, building partnerships and delivering a strong project experience.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, field service, sales, and marketing teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Identify risks, manage progress, and communicate status to customers and stakeholders.
• Lead contract execution, including scope management and change orders.
• Champion safety, quality, cybersecurity, and operational excellence throughout delivery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen customer relationships and future growth.
• Gain visibility with leaders while expanding expertise in critical infrastructure.
• Join a collaborative team delivering solutions that power communities across North America.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PMP / PgMP Certification

Tools

Ovation™ automation

DCS/PLC platforms

Job description

Emerson Power & Water Solutions is seeking a Project Management Professional to lead complex automation projects across North America, supporting critical power infrastructure. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations from award through completion, coordinating with engineering, operations, field services, sales, and marketing teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.

You will build strong customer relationships, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure safety,