Director, Global Valve Product Management

Description If you are a Director, Global Valve Product Marketing professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the opportunity to lead global product marketing and portfolio strategy for Emerson’s Valve Strategic Business Unit. You will be responsible for guiding a $1B+ global valve portfolio, including rotary, sliding stem, and engineered products, by translating market insights into differentiated products, services, and solutions that deliver customer value and profitable growth. This role combines strategic leadership, commercial insight, and cross functional collaboration to strengthen Fisher Control Valves as the first choice for customers worldwide. Position is based in Marshalltown, IA; relocation assistance will be provided for successful, non local candidate. IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: Provide strategic leadership for global valve product marketing, portfolio management, and commercialization to support long-term growth and Emerson’s brand promise. Lead and develop a diverse global team of 15–20 marketing professionals, fostering engagement, innovation, and continuous learning. Set and execute portfolio strategies that drive year-over-year sales growth and profit improvement across the full valve lifecycle, from new product development to sustaining and obsolescence planning. Translate customer, industry, and market insights into actionable strategies using both data-driven analysis and qualitative research. Partner closely with sales, operations, supply chain, technology, and other SBUs to ensure effective execution of new product development, launches, and technology transitions. Guide pricing strategies, value propositions, and marketing programs to improve competitiveness and profitability. Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process through clear portfolio priorities and market-based insights. Evaluate competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and potential acquisition opportunities to strengthen market leadership. Collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed organization and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives across Emerson and Final Control leadership. WHO YOU ARE: You create and communicate a compelling vision that inspires others and gives meaning to the work ahead. You navigate complex, global organizations with awareness and adaptability, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. You listen actively, synthesize complex information into clear narratives, and influence outcomes through collaboration rather than authority. You challenge the status quo, learn quickly, and motivate teams to translate strategy into measurable results in dynamic and evolving environments. FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field. 7 + years demonstrated experience leading global product marketing or product management organizations within complex, technical or industrial environments. Strong business and financial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and portfolio performance. Experience developing and executing product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies across multiple regions and customer segments. Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies. Comfort engaging directly with customers, sales teams, and senior leaders in critical and high-impact situations. A strategic mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term value creation. Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: Experience within the final control or valve industry, or adjacent process automation markets. Global market exposure, including experience working across regions and cultures. Background in driving transformational change, including new product introductions, portfolio optimization, or technology transitions. Familiarity with structured product development, lifecycle management, and commercial excellence practices. 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. Our Location: Marshalltown, Iowa , combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home! #LI-JS3 Company 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. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . 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! No calls or agencies please.