What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposals Manager - New Gen and Digital Transformation position at Emerson?
Emerson is seeking a forward-thinking engineer to lead our North America New Generation and Digital Transformation Proposals team. As a Proposals Manager in our Cranberry Township, PA office, you will guide high‑quality, customer‑focused proposal development while collaborating with cross‑functional partners to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and business growth. You will play a key role in shaping future offerings that help customers build safer, smarter, and more sustainable infrastructure.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead the development and delivery of accurate, high ‑ quality, and timely proposals aligned with customer expectations, business objectives, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee day ‑ to ‑ day proposal operations, including work assignment, resource planning, cost and pricing reviews, order reviews, and bookings.
- Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to position Emerson’s digital transformation and new generation capabilities effectively.
- Provide inclusive leadership, coaching, and mentorship that supports engagement, growth, and development across the team.
- Ensure adherence to Emerson quality standards, delegation of authority, and trade compliance policies.
- Support onboarding and development initiatives that build capability and prepare teams for future business needs.
- Promote innovation by sharing best practices and encouraging collaboration across engineering, sales, and operations.
- Continuously evaluate and improve proposal processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to provide insights that support long ‑ term strategy and innovation.
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years of related experience in project execution or engineering environment
- Demonstrated ability to guide teams and strategies successfully in manufacturing or engineering organizations
- Ability to prioritize effectively, remain organized, and deliver results in a deadline ‑ driven setting
- Up to 10% travel
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Experience in proposal development, engineering, or technical solutions related to automation, controls, or digital transformation
- Exposure to distributed control systems, including Ovation or similar platforms People leadership experience within engineering, proposals, or technical organizations
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.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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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!
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