The Product R&D organization within Emerson Test & Measurement is seeking a Principal R&D Project Manager to drive strategic improvements in our New Product Development (NPD) processes and elevate our R&D Project and Program Management capabilities. Based in Austin, TX, this high-impact individual contributor role will focus on identifying systemic gaps, implementing standard processes, and mentoring project leaders to enhance execution excellence across our global R&D organization. This role will champion both transformational and continuous improvement initiatives that align with business objectives and customer needs!   In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead critical initiatives to assess, refine, and optimize R&D NPD and Project Management processes, tools, and governance frameworks. Identify capability gaps in project and program management across the organization and develop strategies to address them through training, mentorship, and process enhancements. Drive cross-functional alignment by collaborating with engineering, product management, operations, and quality teams to ensure consistent and scalable project execution practices. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous learning. Establish and track KPIs to measure project performance and process effectiveness, using data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. Facilitate partner engagement and communication across all levels of the organization. Champion a customer-centric mindset, ensuring that process improvements and project outcomes are aligned with end-user needs and market expectations.   Who You Are: You are a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.  You bring experience in Program Management, Project Management, Process Management, and Organization Change Management to optimize Product R&D roles, processes, and technology to drive business needs.  You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing without authority to drive meaningful change.
  For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field 7-10 years of experience in technical project and or program management Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Legal authorization to work in the United States

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Strength in Process Design, Analysis, Implementation, and Improvement Strength in Organizational Change Management and Leading by Influence Project management experience in the Electronics industry Experience working with Hardware and Software Engineering teams Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics knowledge

Our Culture & 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, 401(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.