Program Manager

If you are a Program Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting role for you! In this position, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful programs within the Life Sciences industry. You will oversee the full lifecycle of program execution—from charter development to benefits realization—ensuring value delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance excellence.

This role is part of Emerson’s Systems and Software business, a global leader in process automation, where you will manage DeltaV and DeltaV Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) projects focused on Life Sciences industries.

This position can be located in Houston, TX, Blue Bell, PA, Durham, NC, Round Rock, or St. Louis, MO.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

This role requires a deep understanding of Life Sciences operations, regulatory environments, and innovation cycles.

• Develop and maintain the Program Charter and Program Management Plan.
• Align individual project plans with overarching program goals and benefits.
• Act as a steward of the program, nurturing organizational support and awareness.
• Identify, assess, and report KPIs to measure program value and manage interdependencies among program components.
• Ensure benefits align with strategic objectives and are sustained post-delivery.
• Assess stakeholder influence, attitudes, and interests; tailor communications to stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Ensure conformance to governance policies and processes, monitor program health, funding, and risks, and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Build and guide high-performing teams, coach and mentor project managers, and foster collaboration and change management.

Who You Are :

You anticipate customer needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. You build trust and partnerships by finding common ground and adapting your communication style to diverse audiences. You collaborate effectively, seek feedback, and continuously learn. You understand internal and external partner requirements and work to meet and exceed those expectations.

For This Role, You Will Need :

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :

Our Culture and Commitment to You :

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, (k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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