Commercial Strategy Leader
Emerson seeks a Commercial Strategy Leader in Austin, TX, to drive software transformation, growth strategies, and collaboration across business functions.
Overview:
– 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!
Responsibilities:
– 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
Required Qualifications:
– 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:
– 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
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.