Director Process Solutions

About the role

The Director of Process Solutions leads the global strategy, product roadmap, and growth initiatives for the process portfolio, driving profitability and cross-functional alignment to achieve business objectives. Reporting to the VP of the Industrial SBU, this role manages a multidisciplinary team across product management, engineering, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Define and communicate the strategic vision and annual priorities for the global process solutions business.
  • Align cross-functional stakeholders across the global matrix organization to deliver results.
  • Manage a high-performing team and collaborate closely with sales, operations, and support functions.
  • Present performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Product Management
  • Own the product portfolio across the process and institutional industries including regulators, traps, and valves.
  • Translate customer insights into product roadmaps and drive development of new and enhanced offerings.
  • Manage full product lifecycle, including quality, pricing, certifications, and profitability.
  • Oversee digital tools, configurators, and product literature to support sales and customer engagement.
• Strategic Marketing
  • Set long-term market vision and growth targets based on trends and competitive dynamics.
  • Lead market intelligence efforts and guide product and business development toward emerging opportunities.
  • Serve as a thought leader on technology shifts and market evolution.
  • Assess inorganic growth opportunities, including acquisitions and partnerships.
• Operations & Execution
  • Partner with sales and channel teams to define and meet lead-time expectations.
  • Support forecasting, inventory planning, and global manufacturing footprint decisions.
  • Build business cases for operational investments and capability expansion.
• Business Development
  • Identify and pursue growth opportunities with global sales teams.
  • Strengthen commercial excellence through channel programs and competitive insights.
  • Equip sales with tools, benchmarks, and competitive displacement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years experience or Master's Degree with 10 years experience.
• Progressive experience in sales, marketing, or product-focused roles required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Process (Refining, Chemical) or Institutional industry, or in industrial automation sales/marketing.
• Proven capability in strategy development, business development, and market analysis.
• Technical familiarity with regulators, valves, traps, pumps, flow meters, or related industrial equipment preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiatives from concept through execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and foundational financial acumen (margin, P&L).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; advanced degree in Business or Marketing.
• MBA.

Benefits

At Emerson, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and employee resource groups.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.