If you are someone passionate about business transformation and software leadership, with a strong desire to develop, drive and deliver ground-breaking strategies to better meet the needs of our customers, our company and our world, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Austin, TX!

As the Commercial Strategy Leader, you will work with key team members on the software strategy and other major programs for the Guardian Software and Solutions business; you'll also work closely with executive leadership to develop and implement growth and organizational change strategies across business functions from technology to sales, business development, marketing, operations, finance and more.

If you're looking to expand your leadership capabilities and affect the future strategy roadmap of the Systems and Software business, we are excited to hear from you!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Be the leader accountable for developing and driving our Software strategy, associated metrics, and Software Consistency Council for the Process System and Solutions business
• Work with key leadership to develop and implement a near-term and long-term strategy focused on software transformation and growth of the Guardian business
• Collaborate with other SYSS businesses to ensure strategies are aligned, best practices shared, and common tools applied i.e., Consistency Council and Guardian
• Perform market studies and competitor analysis to benchmark software strategy and initiatives
• Pursue learning opportunities, staying informed of emerging industry and market trends to propose additional programs to retain market leadership and drive growth
• Identify, develop and support new processes, initiatives, and communications and lead change management activities as required
• Regularly present program status updates to executive leadership
• Support major management events such as board meetings, quarterly business reviews, and value creation conferences

Who You Are:

• You know how businesses work and how the organizations make money
• You articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value.
• You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning
• You draw upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how. You enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field
• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, high energy and drive to achieve results
• Intellectual curiosity to keep current on new market trends and make learning a priority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be able to effectively communicate at a detailed level
• Ability to multi-task and be able to prioritize and balance many activities to adjust quickly in a dynamic environment
• Critical thinking with the ability to quickly gain consensus from a wide variety of stakeholders and drive programs to the next level
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% and to work flexible hours to accommodate both local and remote sites
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Proven history of working across a variety of groups in a large organization
• Previous experience with strategic planning, strategy development or sales & marketing
• MBA, 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. ​

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.​

Learn more about our Culture & Values. ​

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