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The IT Strategic Planner supports the development, planning and execution of IT strategic and operational goals to ensure alignment with Emerson’s business objectives. This role is responsible for collecting and analyzing data, preparing executive-level presentations and providing insights that enable IT leadership to make informed and data-driven decisions. The position plays a key role in supporting IT governance, performance management and communication of IT's value to the business.

Ultimately, the IT Strategic Planner helps enhance CIO effectiveness, strengthen strategic alignment and foster greater engagement between IT and the business.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

+ Strategy Development

+ Support development of IT strategies in alignment with Emerson’s business

+ Identify growth and transformation opportunities to support strategic priorities definition

+ Strategic Planning & Execution

+ Drive the Annual IT Governance Cycle including the Annual IT Strategy Planning Session, Budget and Profit Review, IT Business Reviews, and other governance events to ensure stakeholders engagement and communication

+ Coordinate governance events by defining agendas, collecting data, preparing materials and enabling action plans to meet organizational plans and commitments

+ Work with administrative staff and local IT to secure the proper venues and mediums to facilitate effective meetings

+ Prepare strategic presentations, narratives and reports to translate high-level strategies into actionable plans and support IT leaders through those plans’ execution

+ Performance Management

+ Define and track strategic KPIs and OKRs for executive-level data-driven decisions

+ Help create trend reports and dashboards that provide insight into Emerson IT’s financial and operational performance

+ Hold bi-weekly communication session with the CIO to review the status of key programs and ensure accountability for progress across strategic plans

+ Research and Analysis

+ Conduct strategic analysis, market assessments, benchmarking, and scenario modeling

+ Research emerging technology and strategic themes

+ Stakeholder Engagement

+ Collaborate across IT Functional areas and Emerson Business to ensure consistent communication and alignment of priorities

+ Continues Improvement

+ Enable strategic processes, tools and framework for IT leaders’ effectiveness

+ Lead ad-hoc strategic programs

Who You Are:

You articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. You identify and seize new opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

+ BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field

+ 2+ years of relevant experience

+ Proven track record of effective collaboration

+ Builds and manages high performance, empowered teams

+ Passion for nurturing diversity and inclusion in Emerson

+ Leader of large scale, complex business process and / or technology change mgmt. initiatives

+ Excellent oral and written communicator

+ Ability to make sound decisions in complex, somewhat ambiguous situations

+ Capable of building support networks founded on trust and respect

+ Ability to optimize work processes through perseverance and innovation

+ Result oriented, personally driven leader

+ Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

+ MBA desired

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.

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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.

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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!

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**Requisition ID** : 25027543

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.