Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Position Summary:

Emerson Innovation Center in Pune is seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Program / Senior Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD) to lead the end‑to‑end development and commercialization of innovative products for retail and commercial markets. This role partners closely with global, cross‑functional teams to translate ideas into successful product launches through disciplined execution, strong governance, and clear communication. Reporting to the Director of New Product Development, this position plays a key role in driving delivery excellence, managing risk, and enabling sustainable growth through innovation.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization using a structured phase‑gate approach

Drive cross‑functional accountability across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other stakeholders

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring effective control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, change, and risk

Coordinate global teams to achieve timely delivery of milestones that support successful product launches

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues appropriately with clear, data‑based recommendations

Maintain rigorous project documentation and lead project reviews, governance meetings, and executive updates

Manage the NPD project funnel, including prioritization of active projects and visibility into organizational capacity and resources

Act as a PMO leader by promoting standardized project management tools, methodologies, and best practices across teams

Lead complex sustaining and strategic initiatives as required to support product lifecycle needs

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Partner effectively with global and cross‑regional teams in a diverse, multicultural environment

Who You Are:

You bring energy and persistence to everything you do and stay focused on delivering meaningful outcomes. You adapt your communication style to connect effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and remain composed and solution‑oriented in times of ambiguity. You actively promote collaboration across teams and functions, and you translate strategy into well‑structured plans that allocate resources thoughtfully and drive measurable progress.

For This Role, You Will Need:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline

Significant experience leading new product development or engineering‑driven projects in domains such as valves, solenoid valves, actuators, valve automation, or FRLs

Strong understanding of New Product Development and Engineer‑to‑Order phase‑gate processes

Proven success managing cross‑functional teams across mechanical design, analysis, and embedded systems

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forging, stamping, and plastic molding

Experience managing multiple complex, end‑to‑end technical projects simultaneously

Familiarity with international standards and certifications such as CE, ATEX, UL, and CSA

Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles

Exposure to PLM systems and practices, including tools such as Windchill / PDMLink

Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience using data to support decision‑making

Proficiency with common productivity tools and advanced experience using Creo for engineering collaboration

Ability to make informed decisions, resolve issues, and provide clear guidance to project teams and functional leaders

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Experience working with embedded communication protocols in product development environments

Exposure to global product launches across multiple regions or markets

Experience operating in a formal PMO or governance‑driven project environment

Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide project managers or technical leads

Familiarity with cost modeling and financial evaluation for product development investments

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we believe innovation thrives when people feel respected, included, and empowered to do their best work. We are committed to providing a safe, ethical, and collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and continuous learning is encouraged. You will have opportunities to grow your skills, work on meaningful global projects, and contribute to solutions that make a real‑world impact. We support flexible collaboration, strong leadership, and a culture built on trust, integrity, and shared success.