Technical literacy and comprehension of technical details
Ability to remain calm under pressure with emotional intelligence
Responsibilities
Plan and execute comprehensive project strategies
Manage relationships and provide clear direction to internal and external stakeholders
Negotiate effectively with various parties involved in the project
Understand and manage contract terms and conditions
Minimize exposure to penalties and ensure compliance with contract law
Enhance financial performance through effective project management
Establish financial targets and metrics in collaboration with the Project Financial Analyst
Benefits
Opportunity to lead large, sophisticated Tier 3 projects
Engagement with a diverse, multinational project team
Exposure to various aspects of project management from quotation to cash
Development of negotiation and contract management skills
Potential for career advancement within a reputable company
Full Job Description
Job Description
Emerson is currently seeking a Project Manager to work in our Isolation Valve business unit in Houston, TX. In this critical role, you will have the opportunity to optimally lead a comprehensive project team covering quotation, order entry, order engineering, supply chain, and plant project team. Provide input on project performance for large projects in Isolation Valves Business Unit. You will coordinate and own several large, highly sophisticated Tier 3, and multi-national projects. You will showcase project leadership and adopt overall responsibility for projects from quotations to cash. During quotation accountable for the lead-time and comments to the manufacturing specs Be responsible for customer facing communications between all subject matter experts involved in the project
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Planning and Execution:
Relationship Management: Requirements internally and externally, giving clear direction and requirements.
Minimize exposure to penalties; familiarity with contract law and regulations
Work to ensure costs are handled and wherever possible, that still allows the project to meet customer requirements, action should be taken to avoid costs.
Financial Performance:
Responsible for the improved financial performance of the project (margin uplift)
Optimally lead change orders for an improved financial performance of the project
Establish and run financial targets and metrics for the project with the help of the Project Financial Analyst
Who You Are:
You are diligent and give personal dedication to the vision. You break down objectives into initiatives and actions. You carefully consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles. You respond effectively to the reactions and positions of others. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions. You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
For This Role, You Will Need:
BA or BS degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Experience in successful management of multisite, multi-country projects
Self starting and ability to motivate a team
Ability to comprehend technical details/technical literacy
Ability to remain calm under pressure, acknowledge mistakes, and possess emotional intelligence/tact
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
3+ years of experience working in a project manager role within the industrial space
CAPM, APM, PMP or other equivalent project management, certification highly desirable
