Manager, Networking & Connectivity

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager of Networking and Connectivity, you will lead and develop a highly skilled technical team supporting critical networking, connectivity, and virtual environment capabilities across the North America Power & Water Solutions organization. This position blends people leadership, technical oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable, secure, and innovative network and connectivity solutions that enable project execution and business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science disciplines, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with control system engineering, project management, and/or power and water plant operations
Working knowledge of network configuration, virtual systems, data communications, and project support
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Ovation systems, virtualized project environments, or large-scale industrial networks
Demonstrated success in developing team members through coaching, mentoring, or technical leadership
Exposure to SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms used in engineering or project execution settings

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize work for a network engineering and connectivity support team, aligning resources to project needs and business priorities.
Lead systems network support activities, including tracking project requests, supporting proposal inquiries, and identifying opportunities for process improvement, knowledge sharing, and team development.
Collaborate closely with product development partners to align networking needs, share technical expertise, and contribute to broader enterprise networking initiatives.
Oversee connectivity support activities, including coordination with cost-effective resources, development of tools and documentation, and guidance on data link offerings.
Manage the Ovation Project Virtual Environment to ensure schedules, deliverables, and priorities are met while continuously improving procedures to enhance productivity and quality.
Support virtual systems management activities, including maintenance and emerging requests, and oversee coordination and accountability for vFAT areas.
Provide oversight and prioritization for SharePoint environments used in project execution, ensuring effective support and alignment with project timelines.
Lead project support activities at the North America headquarters and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.