Project Manager – Regulatory & Strategic Initiatives

Emerson is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that span regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, product development, and operational efficiency. This role will manage a portfolio of cross‑functional projects involving engineering, quality, legal, compliance, and product management teams.

The Project Manager will be responsible for building and executing project plans, establishing governance frameworks, and driving stakeholder alignment. A current focus includes supporting compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), but the role is designed to flex across evolving business priorities and regulatory landscapes.

• Project Execution
  : develop and execute project plans, align stakeholders, define requirements, and maintain schedules.
• Governance & Change Management
  : establish governance standards, manage scope and schedule changes, and ensure project documentation is up to date.
• Performance & Risk Management
  : assess project performance, manage risks with mitigation strategies, and document high-level risks.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
  : build team cohesion, foster relationships, and resolve conflicts to achieve consensus.
• Strategic Alignment & Global Perspective
  : translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans, monitor developments, and apply global awareness.
• Training & Standards Development
  : provide training, promote best practices, and contribute to global project management refinement.

You balance planning with actions. You prepare content for communication that is impactful. You focus and monitor both formal and informal progress regularly. You learn to streamline processes and cut out redundancy. You use planning tools and software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in project management, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, or regulatory environments
• Strong working knowledge of project management principles, tools, and practices
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage initiatives
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Must be willing to travel as needed (estimated 10%)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

• PMP certification
• Experience with EU regulatory frameworks (e.g., CE Marking, IEC 62443, NIS2, CRA)
• Familiarity with industrial automation or process instrumentation
• Proficiency in project planning tools a plus

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 and know that to do your best you must have 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, profit‑sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $72,000‑$82,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.