Manager, Project Management - New Generation Projects
About The Position
We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to manage a team of project managers. As the Manager, Project Management you will guide our New Generation Power & Datacenter Solutions team based in Cranberry Township, PA. In this role, you will lead a team delivering fully engineered Ovation™ control system solutions for greenfield power plants and rapidly growing datacenter infrastructure across North America. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will mentor talent, drive execution, and shape the future of critical infrastructure projects. At Emerson Power & Water Solutions, our technologies help ensure reliable energy and clean water for communities around the world. We support over 1.4 million MW of generating capacity globally and help manage more than 12 billion gallons of water each day in the United States through advanced automation and control solutions.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years of related experience in project execution or engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to guide teams and strategies successfully in manufacturing or engineering organizations
- Strong understanding of project management and engineering principles
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Legal authorization to work in the United State - sponsorship will not be provided for this position, now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Project management certification (PMP®, PgMP®, or similar certification) or equivalent hands-on application of formal project management methodologies
- Experience with industrial automation, integrated hardware/software systems, or engineered solutions
- Familiarity with Emerson Ovation™ systems or other Distributed Control System (DCS)/Programable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms
- Exposure to structured project management methodologies (PMI-based, Agile, or hybrid) in customer-facing environments
- Experience in power generation, datacenters, or other critical infrastructure environments
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support a team of project management professionals to deliver high-quality project outcomes focused on new generation and datacenter projects.
- Oversee a portfolio of projects to ensure alignment with financial, schedule, and performance targets.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize project plans, including resource planning and staffing strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders and external partners, to ensure successful execution.
- Identify risks and opportunities, analyze project challenges, and implement effective solutions.
- Partner with sales and business development teams to support proposals and project pursuits.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with customers while ensuring a high level of satisfaction and delivery excellence.
- Provide regular forecasts and insights related to sales, resource utilization, and performance metrics.
- Contribute to the development of new solutions, services, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote best practices to enhance project management processes and organizational efficiency.
Benefits
- variety of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
