Innovation Program Manager jobs in United States
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Emerson · 6 hours ago

Innovation Program Manager

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a highly technical and strategic Innovation Program Manager. This role will drive transformational initiatives within Emerson’s measurement, flow, and analytical instrumentation portfolio, focusing on program management, agile practices, and cross-business collaboration to deliver enterprise-scale impact.

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Hiring Manager
Madeline Howard
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Responsibilities

Own end-to-end program management for transformative, cross-portfolio product initiatives
Manage risk, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time, high quality delivery of business objectives
Implement and optimize Agile processes and tools to accelerate development, improve accountability, and foster collaboration across global teams
Define and run forums for decision making, clarify roles and responsibilities for the program team, and ensure timely decisions and escalation
Engage senior leadership and cross-functional teams to secure buy-in, manage complexity, and embed change into organizational culture
Build strong networks across multiple business groups to leverage synergies and accelerate adoption of innovative solutions
Identify critical roles and competencies and define capability gaps required to advance program objectives and to support emerging technologies
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance team performance, and drive operational excellence across global programs

Qualification

Agile practicesProject management methodologiesLeadership skillsSoftware-focused product backgroundPMP CertificationAzure DevOpsJiraCross-business collaborationContinuous improvementCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or other Technical Discipline
Minimum of six (6) years of related experience
Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Stage-Gate, etc.)
Strong computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided
Ability to travel up to 15%, including internationally
Willingness to meet with global team members on off hours (2-4x per month)

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree
Eight or more (8+) years of related experience
PMP Certification or similar
Certified Scrum Master or similar
Software-focused product background, especially SaaS
Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or other Agile tools
Working with international teams

Benefits

Variety of medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Profit sharing retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave

Company

Emerson is an technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Lal Karsanbhai
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Vidya Ramnath
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
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