Energy Job Search · 2 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEmerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Technical Principal Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering innovative new products. The role involves driving project execution, coordinating activities across functions, and fostering collaboration to ensure successful project delivery.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, milestones, schedules, and risks with support from the team
Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, compliance, and business partners to ensure clear expectations and effective progress tracking
Prepare for and lead project meetings, manage agendas and action items, and support timely decision-making
Facilitate milestone readiness reviews and ensure alignment on deliverables and requirements
Lead team efforts to identify emerging risks, dependencies, and constraints; drive early mitigation actions and escalate when necessary
Monitor workstreams to surface bottlenecks or cross-functional challenges affecting project delivery
Develop appropriate responses to unforeseen project events, ensuring that the project goals (cost, schedule, specifications) are met
Prepare and deliver concise project updates, status reports, and communication materials for stakeholders and leadership
Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages transparency, accountability, and constructive conflict resolution
Facilitate project-level retrospectives and ensure lessons learned are applied to future work
Champion use of NPD processes, tools, and templates and provide feedback for improvement opportunities
Contribute insights that support organizational learning and help enhance NPD practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with a Master's degree
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage structured project execution
Strong communication, organization, analytical, and facilitation skills
Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions and geographies
Preferred
PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials
Experience with integrated hardware/software/firmware product development
Background in process improvement and adoption of structured development methodologies
Exposure to procurement processes supporting project execution, including managing acquisition/appropriation requests (POs/ARs)
Certifications and/or relevant experience with Agile or Modified Agile for Hardware and lean product development principles
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase