Technical Project Manager

Emerson Electric
AUGSBURG +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Industrial electronics professionals with project management experience will find this role emphasizes cross-functional coordination and structured development processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in industrial product development and cross-functional team leadership
    — “Manage and create development schedules: Coordinate electronic and firmware design”
  • Individuals familiar with hardware and firmware co-development and global gate reviews
    — “Ensure adherence to structured phase-gate development processes, organize global gate reviews”
  • Professionals with a background in electronics manufacturing and supply chain coordination
    — “Coordinate with external vendors, silicon providers (e.g., Intel, AMD) and contract manufacturers”

Things to consider

  • Certifications like PMP or Agile/Scrum may be necessary for consideration
    — “PMP or IPMA project management certification, additionally Agile/Scrum certification”
  • German language proficiency is a preferred but notable differentiator
    — “German language proficiency.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating market requirements into engineering deliverables
    — “Work closely with Product Management to translate customer and industrial market requirements into technical engineering deliverables.”
  • Emphasize your track record in managing project risks and implementing mitigation plans
    — “Proactively identify and track project risks and establish mitigation plans.”
  • Showcase your ability to lead international remote teams and coordinate global reviews
    — “Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, including international remote teams.”
  • Demonstrate hands-on knowledge of industrial computing interfaces and protocols
    — “Familiarity with industrial computing interfaces and protocols (PCIe, CAN bus, EtherCAT, RS-232/485, GPIO, Modbus)”
  • Include experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and ERP tools
    — “Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing development lifecycles
  • coordinating global teams
  • implementing product requirements
Typical background
electrical engineeringelectronics engineeringcomputer science

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementProduct DevelopmentCost EstimationSupply Chain Management

Preferred

Thermal ManagementEmi/emc Compliance

Stack & domain

Project ManagementBudget ManagementCost EstimationDevelopment SchedulesElectronic And Firmware DesignPrototype BuildsTest CampaignsComplianceContinuous IntegrationProduction TestingField TrialsStructured Phase-gate Development ProcessesGlobal Process ImprovementDaily Stand-upsSprint PlanningDesign ReviewsExternal Vendor CoordinationSilicon ProvidersContract ManufacturersCustomer And Industrial Market RequirementsProject Risk ManagementReporting DashboardsProduct Lifecycle ManagementElectronics Manufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain ConsiderationsProduct Development LifecyclesHardware And Software Development MethodologiesBoard Bring-upSystem IntegrationThermal ManagementEnvironmental TestingEmi/emc ComplianceProject Management ToolsERP ToolsAgileWaterfallHybrid FrameworksX86 And Arm-based Computer ArchitecturesCybersecurity Resilience ActCybersecurity StandardsIndustrial Computing InterfacesFunctional Safety StandardsLeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementAttention To DetailAdaptabilityCreativityInnovationCollaborationIndustrial PcsProgrammable Logic ControllersBackplanesIndustrial Electronic EquipmentProduct DevelopmentElectronics DesignFirmware DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementIndustrial ComputingFunctional Safety

About the role

Original posting from Emerson Electric

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead end-to-end development lifecycles for industrial PCs, programmable logic controllers, backplanes and other industrial electronic equipment.Responsible for project effort and budget, product cost targets, milestone achievement, change management, and implementation of product requirementsResponsible for cost estimation and cost tracking of developed products.Manage and create development schedules: Coordinate electronic and firmware design, prototype builds and follow-on detailed test campaigns: Compliance, continuous integration, production testing and field trials.Track critical path dependencies between electronics design, bring-up, firmware development, and supply chain introduction.Ensure adherence to structured phase-gate development processes, organize global gate reviews.Contribute to global process improvement initiatives.Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning (where applicable), and design reviews across HW, FW and supporting teams.Coordinate with external vendors, silicon providers (e.g., Intel, AMD) and contract manufacturers.Work closely with Product Management to translate customer and industrial market requirements into technical engineering deliverables.Proactively identify and track project risks and establish mitigation plans.Maintain clear reporting dashboards for senior management regarding budget, resources, schedule, and quality metrics.

Who You Are:

You plan and align work to meet commitments consistent with organizational goals. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You communicate effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. You gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.Experience leading hardware, electronics, embedded systems, or industrial product development projects.Strong understanding of hardware and software development methodologies and product development lifecycles.Experience coordinating parallel hardware and firmware development activities, including board bring-up and system integration.Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and supply chain considerations.Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.Prior experience in thermal management, environmental testing (vibration, wide temperature range), and EMI/EMC compliance for industrial environments.Proficiency with standard project management and ERP tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP).Hands-on experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid frameworks adapted for hardware/firmware co-development.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, including international remote teams.Professional fluency in English. 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Understanding of x86 and/or ARM-based computer architectures from design to mass production.Experience with Cybersecurity Resilience Act (CRA) requirements and relevant Cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443).Familiarity with industrial computing interfaces and protocols (PCIe, CAN bus, EtherCAT, RS-232/485, GPIO, Modbus) and related standards (IEC 62541). Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508).Understanding of low-level software architectures.PMP or IPMA project management certification, additionally Agile/Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP).Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) project management methodology.Background in supply chain risk management or component second-sourcing strategies.German language proficiency. 

Our Culture & Commitment To You

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.

Source: Emerson Electric careers

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