North America PMO Manager, Project Management

Emerson•Shakopee, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a PMO Manager to lead a team of project managers delivering complex customer projects across North America. The role drives project execution excellence, oversees portfolio planning and resource management, and partners with business leaders to achieve successful business and customer outcomes. The manager collaborates with the Global PMO to maintain project management standards, processes, tools, and governance, and supports strategic planning and departmental performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.
8+ years of project management experience, including responsibility for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, programs, or portfolios simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, and portfolio management principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to influence decision-making across multiple organizational levels.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or equivalent certification.
3+ years of direct people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
Experience leading a PMO or project management function within a global organization.
Background in manufacturing, technology, engineering, life sciences, or industrial environments.
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, operational excellence, or strategic growth initiatives.
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
Proven track record of developing high-performing project management teams and improving project delivery maturity.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with the Global PMO to establish and maintain project management standards, processes, tools, and governance practices.
Manage project prioritization, resource planning, and capacity management across the team.
Monitor project performance and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve project delivery effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement practices are incorporated into project execution.
Manage departmental performance metrics and support strategic planning activities.