Lead Engineer - Project Management

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management · Process Engineering

In short

Emerson is looking for a Lead Engineer - Project Management to join their FLMC Global Sustaining Team in Pune, India. This role involves leading engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet schedule, budget, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 6-8 years of project management experience in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, resource allocation, cost estimates, and risk plans.
Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment with all stakeholders.
Monitor project progress using Emerson project management frameworks and tools.
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 communication with internal teams like Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Service.
Conduct regular project reviews, status updates, and customer presentations.
Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting.
Coordinate with procurement for vendor and subcontractor management.
Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead root-cause analysis for issues and drive corrective actions.
Maintain risk registers and ensure escalation as required.
Cross-functional coordination across engineering, quality, procurement, & production.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Relevant project management experience for 6-8 Years minimum within industrial automation, manufacturing, engineering services, or comparable industries.
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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to support employees' well-being and meet local market needs.
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
Employee development through learning opportunities, career advancement resources, and challenging work.
A culture of inclusion, belonging, equity, and respect.
A meaningful impact through innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

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