Control Systems Project Manager - Life Sciences

Project Manager – Life Sciences

Emerson is seeking an experienced Project Management professional to grow within a global organization. The role focuses on executing Delta

V projects for the Life Sciences industry, with project values up to $20M, within Emerson’s Systems and Software business — a leader in process automation.

Available in one of our engineering center offices:
Houston, TX;
Bluebell, PA;
Durham, NC;
Round Rock, TX; or St. Louis, MO.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks in collaboration with the project team and customers.
• Lead projects to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Communicate and manage project changes that impact cost and/or schedule with customers.
• Contribute to proposal development by estimating project‑management and controls efforts, creating preliminary schedules, defining execution strategies, and performing risk assessments.

You anticipate customer needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. You act decisively in fast‑changing, unpredictable situations and adapt your communication style to connect with diverse stakeholders. You build trust through collaboration, seek feedback, and continually learn. You understand partner requirements and model integrity and high ethical standards in all interactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience working on control system projects with at least 5 of those years in Life Science.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects involving scope, financials, schedule, risk, quality, and customer relationships.
• Ability to travel to client and other Emerson locations up to 25% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

• PMP Certification.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum project execution.
• Familiarity with Delta
  
  V systems.

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 great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We provide flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more. Flexible time‑off plans include paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship will be provided. Candidates with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J, or TN are not eligible.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We commit to a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through deep domain expertise and a legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries—life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical, and advanced factory automation—operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security, and reliability.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that together we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find a chance to make a difference with Emerson.

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