Technical Program Manager

NI Emerson enables fast and cost-effective design, validation, and test of innovative semiconductor, wireless prototyping, and electronics as a best-in-class test and measurement company. Within Product R&D, we have a Project Management Office (PMO) that oversees new product development for complex wireless communication, RF, mixed signal, and measurement test systems.

To accelerate our Test & Measurement growth, PMO is looking for Director, Program Management to lead multiple product development teams across the world. The role requires exceptional leadership to lead a team of senior engineers while coordinating across Delivery Leads, and Project Managers in Product R&D. The primary focus will be to establish project management rigor in product R&D for world class new product development execution that delight the customers.

When business needs arise, the program manager will also need to execute large programs of high complexity that impact multiple product lines. The program manager will be responsible for taking a product from Concept to Manufacturing Release by working closely with cross-functional partners (marketing, sales, and manufacturing) throughout the world. 

In this Role, your responsibilities will be:

• Drive process and product innovation while conducting business mission for RF based products while acting as the subject matter expert for project and program management methodologies for new product development.
• Establish project management governance with tools, processes, and templates to drive consistency in execution.
• Function as a single point of contact for training and mentoring of Product R&D Delivery Leads on whole product mindset.
• Influence without authority by establishing high trust relationships with cross-functional stakeholders (manufacturing, marketing, services, System R&D).
• Accelerates product development across broad areas that encompasses multiple engineering disciplines like software, digital, RF, and mechanical by identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Communicates regularly with executive leadership and strategic customers on product development status.
• Responds to market trends by working closely with product management and product architects to curate process development and product roadmaps.
• Create KPIs to measure and to track overall new product development efficiency. Influence product R&D to take immediate action based on KPIs.
• Acts as an expert in program/project management who trains others on risk management, change management, capture, and share best practices for hardware development. 
• Advise executives and R&D leadership on resource and schedule tradeoff decisions for complex products and systems.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in the Test and Measurement or related electronics industries.
• Deep technical knowledge of a particular wireless communication and electronics test market segment or application.
• Broad experience across Mixed-Signal, RF, wireless communication, and aerospace test applications.
• Proven ability to lead, to manage and to develop senior technical talent.
• Strong understanding of wireless communications, semiconductor, aerospace, and electronics production and validation test markets.
• Experience in working with dynamic cultures & countries, as part of a global organization
• Excellent verbal and written English skills required.
• Travel: This role is expected to travel internationally with 5% travel expectations. 

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 flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.