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Emerson is hiring a Program Manager, Global Transformation Leader — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Emerson's careers page below.
Program Manager 6 (TC Global Transformation Leader)
Location: DEBRECEN, HAJDÚ BIHAR, Hungary; Remote
If you are a Global Trade Compliance Transformation Leader professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this highly visible global role, you will lead the development and execution of transformational initiatives that modernize trade compliance through process standardization, digital enablement, automation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and scalable governance. You will partner with senior leaders across the organization to shape future-state capabilities, strengthen compliance programs, mitigate risk, and deliver sustainable business value while supporting operational excellence and growth across multiple regions and functions.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead the global strategy, vision, and roadmap for trade compliance transformation, aligning regulatory requirements, business priorities, and operational objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Trade Compliance, Manufacturing, and business leadership on modernization initiatives, operational excellence, and digital innovation.
- Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and risk assessments that support informed decision-making and enterprise priorities.
- Lead enterprise-wide programs that establish new compliance frameworks, governance models, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
- Monitor emerging regulatory, technology, and industry trends and translate insights into scalable solutions that strengthen compliance and business performance.
- Design and implement globally standardized trade compliance processes across regions, functions, and operating environments.
- Drive the adoption of automation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and digital technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and decision-making.
- Establish standards for compliance systems, data governance, workflow optimization, and performance measurement.
- Provide strategic leadership for technology transformation initiatives, including trade compliance platform implementations, integrations, and enhancements.
- Resolve complex trade compliance challenges by balancing regulatory obligations, operational requirements, and business objectives.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks while enabling organizational agility and growth.
- Provide expert leadership during audits, regulatory reviews, compliance events, and business transformation activities.
- Partner with leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, legal, information technology, and operations to drive enterprise outcomes.
- Lead executive governance forums, steering committees, and cross-functional teams to build alignment and accountability.
- Represent Emerson with external stakeholders, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and professional networks.
- Contribute thought leadership that advances trade compliance practices, innovation, and organizational capability.
Who You Are:
You anticipate future possibilities and translate them into innovative strategies that create long-term value. You make sense of complex, high-ambiguity situations and apply sound judgment to identify effective solutions. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while influencing across organizational boundaries. You communicate a compelling vision, gain commitment from diverse stakeholders, and drive significant initiatives that deliver meaningful business results.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree, equivalent professional experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Significant experience leading global trade compliance programs within multinational manufacturing, technology, or similarly complex organizations.
- Deep knowledge of international trade regulations, export controls, customs requirements, sanctions programs, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives involving process redesign, systems implementation, automation, and organizational change.
- Experience leveraging digital technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven methodologies to improve compliance performance.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to align regulatory requirements with operational and strategic objectives.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead enterprise initiatives in complex matrixed environments.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, and compliance strategies that support global business operations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate risk, and deliver sustainable solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience leading enterprise-wide compliance transformation programs across multiple regions and business units.
- Advanced expertise in trade compliance technology platforms, automation solutions, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on compliance, operational excellence, and business transformation.
- Strong systems-thinking capabilities with the ability to influence long-term organizational direction.
- Exceptional relationship-building and executive communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to balance compliance requirements with commercial, operational, and customer-focused priorities.
- Experience representing an organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
- Recognized expertise in developing innovative compliance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing or high-technology environments.
Our Culture and 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.
At Emerson, our values of Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Inclusion guide how we work and how we support each other. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating meaningful impact. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace where everyone can contribute, develop, and succeed.
Location: Hungary or Malaysia
Emerson Job Title and Level: Program Manager, IC6
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Is Program Manager, Global Transformation Leader at Emerson a remote job?
Yes, Program Manager, Global Transformation Leader at Emerson is a remote position. Candidates in Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary may be preferred.
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