Full-Time

Senior Manager Project Pursuits

Updated on 9/4/2026

Emerson Electric

Emerson Electric

10,001+ employees

Global industrial automation software and devices.

No salary listed

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India + 3 more

More locations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | New Delhi, Delhi, India

In Person

Travel is required as part of the role.

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
CRM

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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.

Emerson provides automation technology for critical industries. It supplies software and intelligent devices that monitor, control, and optimize industrial processes in settings like power plants, chemical facilities, and factories. Its products include sensors, controllers, measurement instruments, and software that work together to automate operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency. Unlike many peers, Emerson has narrowed its focus from a broad conglomerate to a dedicated industrial automation company, combining hardware, software, and services and expanding through targeted acquisitions (such as National Instruments) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions. Its goal is to help modern industries run more reliably and efficiently by providing integrated systems that manage complex processes.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1890

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q3 2026 orders rose 7%; backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7%.
  • August 2026 launches targeted AI data centers, power plants, and refineries.
  • Management raised 2026 guidance to 3.5% underlying sales, $6.55 EPS, $3.6 billion FCF.

What critics are saying

  • China sales fell 3% and Europe 1% in Q3 2026, slowing growth.
  • Middle East conflict cut 2026 revenue by $100 million; Hormuz disruption persists.
  • Heavy reliance on software renewals and big projects exposes Emerson to 2027 backlog slippage.

What makes Emerson Electric unique

  • Emerson owns sticky control systems in power, water, semiconductor, and process plants.
  • August 2026 Glue acquisition deepens NI Nigel AI for test-and-measurement workflows.
  • DeltaV and Ovation platforms unify control, software, and sensors for complex facilities.

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Remote Work Options

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PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Emerson acquires Glue Inc. to boost AI-driven test and measurement capabilities

Emerson has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in AI-enabled validation and test software. The acquisition strengthens Emerson's Test & Measurement capabilities and accelerates development of NI Nigel AI, the industry's first AI optimised for test and measurement workflows. Glue Studio's technology specialises in AI-centric test generation and planning. The platform will be integrated into Nigel, which is embedded within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies, and data analysis. This integration will enhance Nigel's ability to connect validation workflows and accelerate the path from design to verified performance. "Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson's strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement," said Ritu Favre, group president of Test & Measurement at Emerson. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
Emerson Electric raises 2026 outlook after Q3 orders surge 7% on semiconductor, power demand

Emerson Electric reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results exceeding expectations, driven by broad-based order growth and stronger demand in North America and Asia. CEO Lal Karsanbhai said underlying orders rose 7% whilst underlying sales increased 6%. Growth verticals surged 27%, led by semiconductor growth of 53% and power generation up 37%. Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% year-over-year to $1.71, surpassing guidance. Following the performance, Emerson raised its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2026 underlying sales growth of 3.5%, adjusted earnings per share of approximately $6.55, and free cash flow of roughly $3.6 billion. Third-quarter free cash flow increased 36% to $1.3 billion. The company's backlog reached $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.

PR Newswire
Aug 4th, 2026
Emerson raises 2026 outlook after Q3 sales, margins and cash flow beat expectations

Emerson reported third quarter results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with underlying sales up 6% and net sales rising 7%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, payable on 10 September 2026. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% in the quarter. Operating cash flow grew 34%, whilst free cash flow rose 36%. Adjusted segment EBITA margin expanded 140 basis points to 28.5%. Underlying orders increased 7%, led by Software & Systems and broad-based growth in North America and Asia. The company raised its full year 2026 guidance, now expecting underlying sales growth of approximately 3.5% and adjusted earnings per share of around $6.55. Emerson plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1 billion in share repurchases and $1.2 billion in dividends.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
Emerson Electric draws 'Moderate Buy' rating from 26 analysts despite 2.6% annual gain

Emerson Electric has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from 26 Wall Street analysts, comprising 15 "Strong Buys," one "Moderate Buy," nine "Holds," and one "Moderate Sell." The automation solutions provider, with a market cap of $83.9 billion, has gained 12.9% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500's 9.4% return. However, it has underperformed over the past year, rising just 2.6% compared to the index's 17.7% rally. The company's Q2 2026 results exceeded expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $1.54 and underlying orders growing 5%. Backlog increased 9% year-over-year to $8.2 billion. Despite reducing full-year sales growth guidance to 4.5% due to Middle East conflict headwinds, Emerson raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $6.45–$6.55. Analysts expect fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS to grow 8.2% to $6.49.

PR Newswire
Aug 3rd, 2026
Emerson launches DeltaV automation platform to accelerate AI data centre deployment

Emerson has launched its DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers, targeting AI-scale facilities requiring rapid deployment and reliability. The platform provides unified monitoring and control across thermal, mechanical, and electrical subsystems, replacing fragmented point solutions with integrated architecture. The system aims to accelerate project delivery by decoupling hardware and software, enabling parallel execution whilst standardising equipment-level control. It incorporates embedded AI technologies for real-time insights and lays groundwork for autonomous operations. According to Nathan Pettus, president of Emerson's process systems and solutions business, the platform addresses compressed project timelines driven by AI data centre demand. The portfolio includes DeltaV distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers designed for dynamic load management. Emerson positions the platform as addressing gigawatt-scale facility requirements through repeatable designs and lifecycle optimisation across multiple facilities.