Chief Program Manager, T&M IT

As a Chief Program Manager for IT Applications, you will lead a variety of modernization and integration projects for the Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) business unit of Emerson.  Daily, you will collaborate with partners to define project scope and objectives, coordinate, implement, and deliver projects while performing risk management along with our portfolio, architect, and business customers.  This role will need to work across various IT sites and time zones.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will be to (including, but not limited to):

• Lead modernization projects in alignment with organizational objectives and IT strategy.
• Inspire change management activities across all impacted organizations.
• Collaborate with partners to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies while prioritizing critical systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT professionals, developers, architects, and business customers.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to the appropriate audience at regular intervals.
• Identify potential roadblocks, risks, and challenges related to modernization efforts, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success, particularly focusing on integrated applications.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of modernization and migration efforts.

Who You Are:

• A model for our core values 
• Leadership-level program manager experienced at driving strategic direction for how Emerson T&M achieves this at scale.  
• Works in collaboration with other team members to rethink how Emerson T&M can grow this business globally. 
• Passionate to modernize.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experience in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Ability to interact in English, both written and verbal.
• Shown experience as a Project/Program Manager.
• Validated experience as a Project Manager, leading sophisticated multi-team and site projects, preferably integration and modernization projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools, such as O365, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, JIRA.
• Experience handling ground-breaking projects preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer management skills.
• Confidence to lead without authority.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment.  

Our Offer to You:

• Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time off
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The chance to be part of a team that is transforming industries with innovative technology.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

WHY EMERSON 

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 oppo