Senior Project Manager

Emerson

Escazú, San José, Costa Rica Full time Project Management
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Job Summary

As Project Manager II, you will be responsible for leading moderate to significant complexity, repetitive projects (Tier 2 & Tier 3), ensuring alignment with Emerson’s project execution standards and customer expectations. Under some oversight of a PWS NA Group Manager or an assigned mentor, you will progressively take on more responsibility to develop your project management expertise, applying best practices across all project phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.

In this role, your responsibilities will be

Independently manage projects with moderate and intermedium complexity (Tier 2 & Tier 3) on a full-time basis, with some oversight from the PWS NA Group Manager, Senior Project Manager, or assigned mentor.

Apply Emerson’s Project Management Execution Process and tools (e.g., TP2000/PATH) with a deeper understanding of their application to independently manage projects of moderate to significant complexity (Tier 2 & Tier 3)

Manages key project fundamentals—including scope, schedule, cost baseline, and contract terms (including Emerson’s Standard Terms)—applying strong knowledge of Project Management principles to ensure successful project execution

Coordinate the overall direction, implementation, execution, control, and completion of partially defined and repetitive projects with moderate to significant complexity and risk.

Plan and execute projects with a strong customer focus, ensuring operational excellence through flawless execution, responsible financial management, and the effective use of tools and best practices.

Ensure deep understanding of contract requirements, including customer specifications, and align the project plan accordingly.

Coordinate the procurement process, ensuring timely requisitions and alignment with project schedules.

• Continuously monitor project progress, proactively addressing deviations from the plan and identifying opportunities for improvement with actionable solutions at each stage.

Ensure the documentation of meeting minutes, agreements, and important project decisions.

• Take ownership of publishing timely deliverables such as project schedules, RFIs, and status reports.

• Take a more active role in managing the forecast and project budget, adjusting proactively as needed.

• Lead communication with internal and external collaborators to ensure consistent and effective information flow.

• Work and motivate the team to exceed individual and collective targets and encourage high performance

• Ensure Emerson’s commitments to customers are fulfilled by maintaining consistent communication to understand and address their needs, issues, and priorities, while proactively engaging upper management when necessary to sustain high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Lead the identification of process improvement opportunities and propose practical solutions to enhance project execution, working closely with assigned mentors or senior PWS NA Project Managers to refine initiatives and ensure alignment with best practices and organizational standards.

Ensure Safety and Quality culture by following all applicable safety and quality policies, procedures, work practices and programs

Participate in various assignments and meetings to acquire additional experience, sharpen skills, and increase your knowledge base.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• You know how businesses work and how organizations make money.

• You establish and maintain effective customer relationships.

• You understand internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.

• You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations.

• You act with a clear sense of ownership.

• You achieve gained trust and support of others.

• You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.

For this role, you will need (must):

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

• 4-5+ years’ experience in Project Management or project engineering.

• Deep understanding of Project Management fundamentals, including methodologies, tools, and best practices for planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.

• Deep understanding of the Emerson Project Management process such as TP2000 / TP3000 (PATH) to independently manage moderate to significant complexity project (Tier 2 & Tier 3)

• Solid experience using project management scheduling tools, particularly Microsoft Project. Able to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, manage task dependencies and resource allocations, and support project tracking and reporting to ensure timely execution.

PMP Certification.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (B2 English level or higher).

• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to detail workflows and deliverables effectively.

• Solid organizational and time management skills.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred qualifications that set you a part:

• Previous experience or knowledge with Power and Water Projects Industry.

• Automation controls systems experience (DCS systems, other competitors).

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

Skills

Project ManagementScope ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementRisk ManagementCustomer FocusCommunicationTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementSafety and Quality Compliance