Director, Fluid Systems Strategic Business Unit

Emerson is seeking a new global business leader for our Fluid Systems Actuation product portfolio, covering both pneumatic and hydraulic technologies. This highly visible and strategically critical role, based in our Houston, Texas location, requires you to take a broad approach to driving business performance by providing strategic direction to engineering, sales, operations, and supply chain, with the support of your global team of product managers. You will be responsible for achieving profitable growth while increasing global market coverage & penetration. Drawing from industry experience, internally gleaned insights, and meticulous external study of customers and competitors, you will develop innovative ideas. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mentality and strong critical thinking skills, capable of finding innovative solutions to improve the business.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Participate in the planning process with primary focus on thought leadership in product marketing and growth & profit planning 
• Develop a complete understanding of the marketplace through continuous market research and internal thought leadership & engagement
• Develop and implement product strategies and roadmaps that involve new product features, operational regionalization, go-to-market strategies and more 
• Lead & complete product and cross-functional business programs with meticulous adherence to Emerson’s stage gate process
• Review & set product pricing 
• Support and create compelling marketing content (collaboratively with Marcom team)
• Lead the entire Fluid Systems product line life cycle from cradle to grave
• Work collaboratively with internal partners (operations, supply chain, sales, IT, and engineering) to support day-to-day business, with focus on systemic improvements 

Who You Are:
You are an independent and agile learner who is able to look ahead and spot opportunities and trends impacting the organization, with a strong customer and competitor orientation. You thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment where you must earn trust and lead with influence while still holding other teams accountable. You are a confident team leader who balances empowerment with mentor. You are a consistent top performer known to be able to solve sophisticated problems with imperfect information, gleaning insights and charting a path forward where others have not. You are resilient and able to balance multiple parallel priorities while still delivering. 
  For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business (Engineering preferred)
• 6 -10+ years experience spanning sales, marketing, engineering, and/or product management in a related industry or equivalent
• Some direct Product Management experience is a firm requirement 
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• MBA preferred 

Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option:

This role has the flexibility of a partial remote work schedule. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

Our Offer To You:
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, 401(k), 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. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual t