Release Manager

Overview

Are you a leader with a passion for delivering products and orchestrating launch of innovative products? Do you excel in dynamic, high-pressure environments, where your leadership, decisions and actions drive impactful results? We’re looking for a dynamic, high energy Release Manager who thrives in fast paced environment, loves challenges, driven to make tough decisions, and takes charge to ensure every Delta

V and LCS product release exceeds expectations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, innovate and deliver at the highest level. You will be at the heart of delivering innovative products, leading cross functional teams, collaborating with diverse departments and ensuring that every product release meets the highest standard of quality.

If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, take initiatives, and passionate about making a tangible impact to the success of our product releases, this role is for you.

• Take full ownership of the release, managing the entire end-to-end process and taking the lead in defining, tracking, monitoring and managing release scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Make bold decisions to overcome roadblocks, mitigate risks, and overcome challenges that could delay or derail the release.
• Take proactive ownership of release risks by managing, prioritizing, mitigating, and addressing potential challenges.
• Own, develop and execute strategic release forecast and plan, set clear milestones to keep the releases on track.
• Lead, inspire and collaborate with cross-functional teams, guiding groups who may not directly report to you to work together, to keep everything moving forward and to deliver exceptional results.
• Communicate clear, actionable and regular updates to stakeholders and all levels of the organization on release progress, risks and solutions.
• Take actions to solve unexpected issues, recommend solutions, and keep the release moving when challenges arise.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson corporate new product development process, environmental and legislative requirements, and safety and cybersecurity standards.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and efficiencies, ensuring every release is better than the last.
• Lead post-release evaluations to identify successes and areas for improvement to continuously enhance future releases.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
• 5+ years of experience in process control, automation technology and project/program management
• Proven track record of managing and successful delivery of projects, programs, or releases
• Proven track record and ability to manage multiple long-term projects simultaneously to a successful outcome
• Demonstrated ability to lead people without direct reporting relationship (influence management)
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Demonstrated self-starter
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

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.

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