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Project Associate at Emerson in Mexico City, Mexico City, MX
Skills
Job Description
This role supports project and order execution by providing strong project controls and operational coordination. The position monitors schedules, costs, billing, and key milestones, supports Project Managers with financial and performance tracking, manages ERP and project management systems, and ensures accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with PMO standards.
In this role, your responsibilities will be:
- Manage operational activities related to OM orders and PA projects.
- Monitor delivery milestones ensuring alignment between planning, execution, and customer commitments.
- Support Project Managers in monitoring scope, schedule, and financial performance.
- Identify risks or deviations related to cost, billing, and deadlines and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure project documentation is organized and maintained according to PMO standards.
- Manage project financial control including baseline budget, cost tracking, variance analysis, and margin.
- Execute ERP activities (Oracle) including project setup, billing, and closure.
- Monitor cashflow and financial commitment reports.
- Ensure billing accuracy and timeliness.
- Support data analysis and financial reports.
- Support the creation and maintenance of schedules using tools such as MS Project.
- Track delivery deadlines and coordinate alignment with internal stakeholders.
- Monitor progress against critical milestones and report deviations.
- Work with Document Control to ensure documentation delivery deadlines are met.
- Maintain structures and information in project management software (Clarity).
- Perform WBS setup, resource allocation, and project closing processes.
- Maintain organized data repositories (SharePoint, DocPro, or MS Teams).
- Apply project controls best practices and lessons learned.
- Support development and improvement of project control processes and procedures.
- Contribute to S&OP related activities when applicable.
- Share knowledge and support internal training when necessary.
- Promote the use of Emerson corporate policies in the PMO project environment.
Who you are:
Organized, analytical professional capable of prioritizing tasks, maintaining accurate information, understanding project financial concepts, and collaborating effectively with multiple teams.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related fields.
- Experience in project support, project controls, or order coordination.
- Knowledge of cost control, billing, and scheduling basics.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and project management tools.
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of Office 365.
- Intermediate English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Clarity software.
- Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
- Experience in PMO or engineering companies.
- Familiarity with S&OP processes.
- Knowledge of Oracle systems and CRM Cloud.
- Customer service experience.
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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.
Company
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.
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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!
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