PMO Manager, Project Management

Emerson

. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeShakopee • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies and governance practices, with a strong focus on leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and fostering high-performing teams. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and strategic growth initiatives while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and change management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceLeadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)Cross-Functional Initiative Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management MethodologiesPortfolio Management PrinciplesRisk Assessment and MitigationResource PlanningCapacity ManagementChange ManagementPerformance Metrics ManagementContinuous Improvement InitiativesOrganizational TransformationOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPresentationInfluencing Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingTechnologyEngineeringLife SciencesIndustrial Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with the Global PMO team to establish and maintain project management standards, processes, tools, and governance practices
Manage project prioritization, resource planning, and capacity management across the team
Monitor project performance and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery effectiveness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement practices are incorporated into project execution
Manage departmental performance metrics and support strategic planning activities
Lead delivery of complex customer projects across North America
Partner with business leaders to ensure successful business and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, or a related field
8+ years of project management experience, including responsibility for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, programs, or portfolios simultaneously
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, and portfolio management principles
Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to influence decision-making across multiple organizational levels
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred
3+ years of direct people leadership experience preferred
Experience leading a PMO or project management function within a global organization preferred
Background in manufacturing, technology, engineering, life sciences, or industrial environments preferred
Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, operational excellence, or strategic growth initiatives preferred
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, or a related discipline preferred
Proven track record of developing high-performing project management teams and improving project delivery maturity preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing career development
Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Employee recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Annual merit review process