New Product Development Project Manager

Lead product launches – and build the AI tools that accelerate them.  We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our New Product Development (NPD) team in Marshalltown, Iowa. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to help launch real products and also has a passion for innovating the way work gets done.

As a Project Manager, you’ll split your time between two connected missions:

1. Lead new instrument products from concept through launch.
2. Build and roll out workflow improvements and AI and automation tools using your hands-on knowledge of the process.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Project Management 

• Support and lead NPD projects through every phase: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closure. 
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk registers, decision logs and communication plans
• Prepare and present project status at gate reviews
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability against commitments
• Track progress against schedule, cost and scope targets, and catch issues early and help resolve them
• Escalate risks and decisions affecting scope, cost or timeline to the Steering Group
• Communicate clearly at every level, from executive summaries to detailed team updates

AI & Automation Development

• Identify: Find places in the NPD process where AI and automation can remove manual work, improve decisions or shorten timelines
• Map Processes: Document how the project management processes actually works, including workflows, decision points, gate criteria, lessons learned
• Build: Develop solutions with generative AI tools, low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Claude Code), scripting (e.g., Python) and dashboards
• Scale: Champion adoption across the department by training users, addressing feedback, and measuring impact
• Partner with IT and data governance so that solutions meet Emerson’s security and compliance standards

Who You Are:

You’re a builder and an organizer. Maybe you automated a tedious task for a student organization, built a model for your senior design project, or kept a team project on track when no one else would. New technology excites you, and you want to use it on real business problems rather than just experiment with it.

You’re a lifelong learner who’s comfortable with ambiguity and keeps going through setbacks. You can bring different groups together around a shared goal. You’re organized and detail-oriented, but flexible enough to adjust your approach to each project.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real ownership early: You’ll lead project work on products that reach customers
• AI work with real impact: You’ll build tools for real users with measurable results
• Leadership visibility: You’ll present at gate reviews and share automation results with senior leaders and peers
• Broad business exposure: You’ll see engineering, operations, P&L, market strategy, pricing and customer requirements
• Mentorship and a clear path: You can grow toward program management, engineering management or digital leadership
• Certification/Training support: We’ll support you in gaining the expertise you need to be a success in the role

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.      (Students graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 are encouraged to apply.)
• Coursework, projects or personal experience applying AI, data analytics or automation
• Extensive hands-on experience with generative AI Assistants (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Minor or concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Business Analytics
• Hands-on experience with generative AI agents and Automation: Copilot Studio, Claude Code, Python, Power Automate, or similar
• Internship or co-op in product development, engineering, manufacturing or project management
• Experience building dashboards or data visualizations
• Exposure to embedded systems, electronics, firmware or industrial products

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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