New Product Development Project Manager

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager to join our Product Development team in Marshalltown, Iowa. This role is ideal for experienced engineers who have successfully led major product development deliverables and are ready to assume full project ownership, as well as seasoned project managers seeking their next challenge. As an NPD Project Manager, you’ll be the central leader driving new products from concept through launch. You’ll own the outcome – making sure your product is launched on time, works right, and meets the business need. Your deep technical background will be your superpower, enabling you to lead engineering teams with credibility, make informed trade-off decisions, and serve as the bridge between deep technical work and business strategy. The role provides an opportunity to work alongside a wide variety of teams within the Instrument Business Unit – including Firmware, Electrical, Mechanical, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant work experience
2+ years of engineering experience, including leading significant tasks or workstreams within product development projects
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
Strong clear and concise communication skills
Superior problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Self-motivated and proactive with ability to navigate ambiguity
Willingness to attain a PMP or similar project management certification – we’ll support you in getting it
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of project management experience on technical projects
Hands-on experience with embedded systems, electronics, or firmware development
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development approaches
Background in industrial products or regulated environments
PMP® or similar project management certification

Responsibilities

Lead projects through all NPD phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk registers, decision logs, and communication plans
Prepare and present project at each gate meeting
Form and lead cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
Leverage your engineering background to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and keep teams honest on feasibility
Drive accountability across teams
Identify issues early and drive resolution – you won’t just flag problems, you’ll help solve them
Track progress against schedule, cost, and scope targets
Escalate risks and decisions impacting scope, cost, or timeline to the Steering Group
Build strong partnerships with Product Managers, Engineering leadership, Gatekeepers, and business stakeholders
Communicate clearly at all levels – from executive summaries for senior leadership to detailed updates for project teams
Drive alignment on decisions, trade-offs, and scope changes across the organization
Serve as the bridge between deep technical work and business strategy