Project Pursuit Manager - Africa and Power Industry

The Project Pursuit Manager (Africa & Power) is responsible for driving project pursuit activities for Brownfield and Expansion opportunities across the Africa region and Power industry segment. This role focuses on increasing Flow Control Valves (FCV) participation in project awards by developing strategic relationships with EPCs, OEMs, consultants, and end users while driving specification influence and project conversion activities.

Working closely with regional sales teams, Global Project Pursuit teams, and business unit leadership, the role supports business growth through strategic project identification, early engagement, and pursuit execution across entity and destination opportunities.

You think strategically and identify long-term growth opportunities.

You build strong relationships and influence key decision-makers.

You communicate effectively with customers, partners, and internal teams.

You drive results through proactive engagement and disciplined pursuit management.

You collaborate effectively across global and regional matrix organizations.

You demonstrate strong commercial awareness and customer focus.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Minimum 10 years of industry experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, or related process industries.

Strong knowledge of project sales, project pursuit processes, and control valve applications.

Experience working with EPCs, OEMs, FEED contractors, consultants, and end users.

Strong customer relationship management and business development skills.

Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing abilities.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to travel extensively across Africa and internationally as required.

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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.

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