Job Description
NPI Program Manager
This role helps translate product launch plans into coordinated execution by maintaining integrated schedules, tracking milestones and dependencies, identifying risks, facilitating cross-functional alignment, and ensuring actions are driven to closure.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working across multiple teams, able to turn complex information into clear plans and status, and interested in developing a career in program management and product lifecycle execution.
Key Responsibilities
NPI Program Execution
Support end-to-end execution of NPI programs from development through launch and post-launch transition.
Build and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and action plans.
Coordinate deliverables across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and other functions.
Track program progress against committed timing and escalate potential schedule or execution risks.
Support NPI phase/gate reviews and readiness assessments.
Maintain accurate program status, risks, decisions, actions, and key documentation.
GTM & Launch Readiness
Partner with Product Management and Marketing to coordinate GTM deliverables and launch readiness.
Track launch-critical activities, including positioning, content, sales enablement, demos, customer-facing materials, internal communications, and operational readiness.
Support coordination and execution of GTM demos, including milestones, dependencies, readiness, and budget tracking.
Identify gaps that could affect launch timing or readiness and drive cross-functional actions to resolution.
Cross-Functional Program Management
Facilitate recurring program meetings and working sessions.
Establish clear owners and due dates for actions and follow through to closure.
Connect dependencies across Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, and Operations.
Surface decisions, risks, and issues requiring leadership attention.
Prepare concise program updates, dashboards, and readiness summaries for stakeholders.
Help continuously improve NPI and GTM processes, tools, templates, and operating cadence.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities, milestones, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify issues, follow up on actions, and drive closure.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
1-3 years of experience in program or project management, product development, engineering, operations, marketing, or a related environment.
Exposure to NPI, product development, product lifecycle, or GTM processes.
Experience with project/program management and reporting tools.
Experience creating dashboards, executive-ready status summaries, or program metrics.
Interest in using AI and automation to improve program management efficiency and visibility.
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.
No calls or agencies please.
