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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Senior Manager Project Pursuits

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field such as instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
  • At least 8 years of related experience.
  • Experience in industrial automation, process measurement, or related industries, with exposure to EPC or owner-operator environments.
  • Understanding of the project lifecycle, including engineering design, specification development, and procurement processes.
  • Experience engaging with engineering teams on technical specifications, vendor qualification, or project pursuit activities.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and deliver engaging presentations or training sessions.
  • Familiarity with customer relationship management systems and a data-driven approach to managing pipelines and customer interactions.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as part of the role.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver technical training or product capability sessions to engineering audiences, including drafting structured, multi-level training plans.
  • Experience engaging or coordinating with strategic or major account management teams on shared accounts, including aligning pursuit strategies and sharing structured account intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Build and sustain strategic relationships with Global Engineering Centers and engineering, procurement, and construction stakeholders to position Emerson as a preferred partner.
  • Drive early engagement in project lifecycles to embed Measurement Solutions products into specifications, standards, and material requisitions.
  • Develop and execute structured account plans, including stakeholder mapping, project pipeline tracking, and qualification strategies.
  • Collaborate across global sales, marketing, product, and strategic account teams to align pursuit strategies and deliver customer value.
  • Lead technical discussions, workshops, and training sessions to build customer capability and strengthen product adoption.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project and account information in customer relationship management tools to support data-driven decision-making and forecasting.
  • Provide insights on market trends, competitive positioning, and customer needs to inform strategy and innovation.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including specification success rate, pipeline growth, and customer engagement outcomes.
  • Develop and execute training plans for assigned Global Engineering Centers, delivering awareness, application, and advanced technical training tailored to client seniority and discipline mix.
  • Leverage Emerson's training organization, Application Specialists, and Product Marketing to deliver training.
  • Position training as a strategic specification and preference tool.
  • Track training execution and measure outcomes, including specification activity, stakeholder coverage, and client feedback.
  • Partner with Global Strategic Account teams to align pursuit strategies, commercial positioning, and stakeholder messaging for shared accounts.
  • Regularly share account and project pipeline updates and support global approved vendor list qualification, Global Frame Agreement utilization, and licensor engagement activities at the local Global Engineering Center level.

Desired Qualifications

  • 10 or more years of related experience.
  • Experience working with or within engineering, procurement, and construction organizations or Global Engineering Centers.
  • Knowledge of Measurement Solutions technologies, including flow, pressure, temperature, level, analytical, or systems technologies, or similar product portfolios.
  • Exposure to oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, or industrial manufacturing industries.
  • Experience with engineering tools or platforms used for specification and design, such as SmartPlant or AVEVA.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across global teams and influence without direct authority.
  • Experience supporting global approved vendor list qualification efforts, Global Frame Agreement utilization, or licensor engagement programs at a local or regional level.

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clayton, MO
Founded
1890

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