Projects Engineering Manager 1

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large, complex Tier 3 and multi-national projects from quotation to cash. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strategic oversight to ensure customer satisfaction, financial performance, and timely delivery.

Accountabilities

• Deliver project sales performance of $13–$15M USD annually.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products and documentation.
• Manage customer change order requests and scope adjustments.
• Ensure customer specifications are met or appropriately commented on.
• Drive margin uplift through effective execution and change management.
• Manage the critical path and mitigate execution risks.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder communication across all phases.

 Primary Responsibilities

Planning & Execution

• Develop and own the Project Plan, including schedules, milestones, procurement and execution strategies, financial targets, resources, and risk considerations.
• Coordinate across manufacturing sites, optimizing cost, location, and capability.
• Collaborate with the Close-Out Team for project completion, including MRO handoff and documentation.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Own the EDDI process to ensure realistic lead times and standard document tiers are quoted.

Relationship Management

• Lead internal and external meetings to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Conduct customer post-award meetings and internal kick-off sessions.
• Coordinate inspection meetings and milestone reviews.
• Maintain continuous communication with Customers, Contractors, and LBPs throughout the project lifecycle.

Negotiation

• Negotiate scope, change orders, payment terms, and expectations with customers, LBPs, and sales offices.
• Influence internal stakeholders to align with project goals and customer needs.

Contract Management

• Understand and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Minimize exposure to penalties and ensure compliance with contract law and regulations.
• Control costs while meeting customer requirements.
• Financial Performance
• Drive financial performance and margin improvement.
• Manage change orders to enhance project profitability.
• Establish and monitor financial targets and metrics with support from the Project Financial Analyst.
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Who You Are:

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Project Management certification (Prince2, CAPM, APM, PMP) preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven success in managing multi-site, multi-country projects.
• Self-starter with team motivation capabilities.
• Technically literate with ability to comprehend engineering details.
• Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and diplomatic.

Lominger Competencies

• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Plans & Aligns
• Decision Quality
• Persuades
• Business Insight
• Financial Acumen
• Interpersonally Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability

Customers & Travel Requirements

Internal Stakeholders

• Sales / Inside Sales
• Order Management
• Service / Factories
• Leadership Team

External Stakeholders

• Customers
• Suppliers
• Local Business Partners (LBPs)

Travel: Regional and international travel may be required based on project needs.

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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, 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.