PMO Project Manager
Emerson
If you are a Project Management professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership, execution, and management of customer projects, ensuring customer requirements are achieved while focusing on Measurement Solutions strategic goals. This is not an IT focused role. This role is centered around supporting our customers and products throughout the entire process from proposal to shipment. We’re seeking someone who is passionate about customer support, enjoys collaborating across teams and with external partners, and has project management experience directly related to product support.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead and manage all activities relating to the customers’ project requirements from execution to closeout according to the Measurement Solutions PMO process, with timely and consistent communication to the customer, sales, project team, and supply chain
- Utilize interpersonal savvy, problem solving skills, and managerial courage to successfully address all issues pertaining to assigned projects.
- Participate and assist sales and the proposal manager during the pursuit/proposal phase in maintaining the customer relationship, providing insight on execution capabilities, resource allocation, and other responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships across the organization and world areas to facilitate successful project execution and management
- Be responsible for following established project management standards, while anticipating problems and mitigating risks to the customer and business
- Create and establish communication plans, project timelines, and project reports to keep project on track and stakeholders up to date on the project status
- Maintain understanding of general business practices and knowledge of Measurement Solutions' standard business terms and conditions and product portfolio. Acquire and maintain familiarity with process industry and Import/Export regulations, and initiates process improvements utilizing Quality tools
- Participate on Global Project teams addressing Project business and management
Who You Are:
You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations. You manage the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome isn’t certain.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of six (6) years related experience
- Experience interfacing directly with customers, including leading presentations and managing expectations.
- Ability to travel up to 10% - domestic or international
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - can be obtained while in role
- A customer-focused Project Manager that has supported collaborative projects supporting products
- Strong collaboration skills — we need someone who excels at partnering with both internal and external stakeholders
- Backgrounds in engineering or manufacturing may fit well, provided there is a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and externally
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 and know that to do your best you must have 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, profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $95,000-$115,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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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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If you are a Project Management professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Shakopee, MN location, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership, execution, and management of customer projects, ensuring customer requirements are achieved while focusing on Measurement Solutions strategic goals. This is not an IT focused role. This role is centered around supporting our customers and products throughout the entire process from proposal to shipment. We’re seeking someone who is passionate about customer support, enjoys collaborating across teams and with external partners, and has project management experience directly related to product support.