Lead Engineer - Project Management

Role overview

Lead Engineer - Project Management at Emerson India

At Emerson, we are looking for a Lead Engineer - Project Management - to join our FLMC Global Sustaining Team.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, cost estimates, and risk plans.

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams, engage directly with customers, and drive successful project outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress using Emerson project management frameworks and tools.
• Manage communication with internal teams like Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Service.
• Conduct regular project reviews, status updates, and customer presentations.
• Coordinate with procurement for vendor and subcontractor management.
• Lead root-cause analysis for issues and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure escalation as required.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Required qualifications

• Relevant project management experience for 6-8 Years minimum within industrial automation, manufacturing, engineering services, or comparable industries.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• That Set You Apart: PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Prior experience in a global engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Our Culture and Commitment To You: At Emerson, your work has a meaningful impact.
• We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best ideas.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to support employees' well-being and meet local market needs.
• Our comprehensive medical and insurance coverage helps employees and their families thrive.
• We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation.
• We are committed to fostering a workplace where inclusion, belonging, equity, and respect are embedded in how we work every day.
• We welcome talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and support eligible candidates through work authorization sponsorship programs.
• Professional growth is an important part of our culture.
• We invest in employee development through learning opportunities, career advancement resources, and challenging work that enables continuous growth.

Employment details

• Location: PUNE [MAHARASHTRA] [India]

Additional role details

• In this role, you will lead and coordinate engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Position Summary At Emerson, we are looking for a Lead Engineer - Project Management - to join our FLMC Global Sustaining Team.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment with all stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to Emerson’s project execution processes and quality standards.
• Serve as the single point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Cross-functional coordination across engineering, quality, procurement, & production Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Who You Are You effectively balance multiple priorities while maintaining focus on project objectives.
• You build strong collaborative relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
• You understand customer needs and translate them into actionable plans that drive successful outcomes.
• You are self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through implementation.
• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) stage-gate processes.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.