Project Proposal Lead Engineer

As the Project Proposal Lead Engineer in Cluj-Napoca, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of Technical & Commercial Project Proposals to our customers in Europe across various process industries (such as Life Sciences, Chemical, Energy) within automation projects business portfolio and support Emerson sales teams in the pursuit of new business opportunities. This role requires the proposal delivery management of a broad variety of projects ranging from small-size to large and/or complex ones, assuming ownership of the full scope, including functional leadership of other project proposal engineers, sales & operations stakeholders' coordination and direct customer contact, with the focus on winning more orders for the company. As a key point of contact, you will build and maintain strong relationships with Sales Account Managers and Operations teams across Europe. 

We look forward to seeing your application

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Ensuring understanding, managing and satisfying each requirement or expectation from customers or company's partners through remote communication or site visits
• Taking full ownership of the delivery of the assigned technical and commercial large size and/or complex project proposals scope by leading team of Project Proposal Engineers, within Emerson Systems & Software projects business portfolio, following the standard process;
• Acting as a Solution Architect, applying technical expertise for the conceptual design development of Emerson solution, fulfilling customers' requirements; providing task / sub-scope allocation and control for other team members working on proposal;
• Ensuring the innovative and cost-effective solutions are proposed;
• proactively applying methodologies, resources and techniques for minimizing the proposal preparation effort, whilst maintaining the requisite schedule and quality;
• Ensuring stakeholders and proposal team members are proactively informed on the status or any challenges;
• Acting as Project Proposal Senior Engineer delivering small and medium size project proposals;
• Facilitating creation of an inclusive and supportive environment for all personnel within the project proposal team to ensure its high performance on the proposal preparation;
• Acquiring, maintaining, and actively sharing knowledge and experience with the team and the more comprehensive organization;
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert / Solution Architect for applications in one of the process industries;

Who You Are:

You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You can champion an idea or position despite dissent or political risk. You learn quickly when facing new situations. You stage activities with relevant milestones and schedules. You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You follow through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering field
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Experience in process automation field for various industries
• Good technical understanding of process automation, DCS (Distributed Control System) and/or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems, computer infrastructure and network architecture
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience in commercial and sales support activities
• Project management or coordination skills

Our Offer to You

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We're emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement. 

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

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