The Manager Projects plays a strategic leadership role, managing the Central & Southeast Europe Project Managers team, responsible for executing automation and process control projects for customers across various industries. Main countries covered: Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering engineered solutions with process automation systems and process control technologies, within contracted scope, while meeting or exceeding financial, quality, and customer satisfaction key process indicators. In addition, you will be responsible for developing the Project Managers team in line with the company strategy and business growth in the area, while protecting the installed base and increasing the market share. We look forward to seeing your application! **In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:** + Setting project execution strategy across multiple projects or programs, aligning with company strategy, business unit goals, and customer expectations + Ensuring all projects follow industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Emerson's internal processes (e.g., PMO frameworks and/or ISO standards) + Assuring coordination with cross-functional teams, including engineering, service, supply chain, planning, project and contract admins, from various locations + Overseeing the project portfolio and monitoring key process indicators such as project schedule, revenue, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction + Solving complex business problems related to project delivery and customer expectations + Ensuring adherence to company and customer HSEQ standards + Contributing to sales proposals and closing orders for complex solutions + Managing, mentoring, motivating, and developing the project management team + Supporting the team in customer negotiations and in preparing change orders + Identifying team skills needs and fostering a positive, interactive team environment + Encouraging an innovative culture within the team **Who You Are:** You are a diligent, results-focused, ambitious, motivated person, capable of excelling in a dynamic, multitasking and cross-country environment. You are passionate about control systems and process automation across industries such as, but not limited to, oil & gas, refining, chemicals, power, life sciences. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + 10+ years of solid experience with control systems (e.g., DeltaV, Ovation), industrial software, instrumentation, process automation, and application engineering capacity, with relevant/related greenfield and modernization projects + Experience in management and leadership teams, people management + Proven a positive track record in managing multiple and complex customer projects simultaneously + Local language skills with proficient English (verbal and written); excellent communicator **Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:** + Advanced Degree or equivalent experience: A master's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred + PMP certification or equivalent, and further education in business administration, operations, or project management preferred + Extensive experience with direct customer contact and leadership experience preferred **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! **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. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **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! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25022247 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.