Academic Program Manager Jobs in Leander, TX (NOW HIRING)

The Academic Adoption Program focuses on expanding student access to and proficiency with Emerson T&M engineering tools in academia, helping universities prepare the next generation of test engineers and scientists. Through scalable academic programs and collaboration with industry, the goal is to increase student readiness for realworld engineering challenges, enhance institutional alignment with industrystandard instrumentation, and build lasting awareness and recognition of Emerson tools within academic programs and curricula.

The Academic Program Manager will lead this global Academic Adoption Program designed to drive student adoption of Emerson Test & Measurement (T&M) platforms and influence long-term product preference among the next generation of test engineers and scientists. This role builds the scalable "infrastructure" that enables Emerson T&M platforms to be teachable, supportable, and deployable across Engineering curricula worldwide-without increasing faculty burden. 

Working across internal teams and an external academic ecosystem, he/she will create repeatable programs that expand from pilots to department-wide and multi-university adoption, while aligning academic workflows with real-world industry practices and modern pedagogy in the age of AI.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL: 

• Define and execute the global Academic Adoption Program strategy, program key initiatives, and operating model to achieve scalable student adoption outcomes.
• Build scalable "program infrastructure" that enables global reuse and regional execution. This includes leading the development and rollout of core global initiatives such as the Student Ambassador Program.
• Develop plans around student enablement that align academic workflows with real-world industry test and measurement practices, including AI augmented learning.
• Partner with regional Academic Adoption Leads and Regional Academic Business Managers to align global programs with regional university plans and resource needs.
• Build longterm faculty champions and ecosystem partnerships at target universities.
• Track program impact, student reach, adoption metrics, and report outcomes to leadership.

WHO YOU ARE: You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You articulate a compelling, inspired, and relatable vision. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals. You adapt quickly to changing conditions.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED: 

• 5+ years in academic programs, engineering education, product adoption, or technical program leadership
• Bachelor's degree or above in related engineering majors
• Strong understanding of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) education and/or test & measurement workflows
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale global, crossfunctional programs, and experience managing global stakeholders, priorities, and ambiguity
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
  • 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. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART: 

• Prior experience working with universities, faculty, or academic ecosystems
• Familiarity with AIenabled learning and workforce readiness initiatives

EXPECTED OUTCOMES (12-24 Months)

• Global academic adoption programs launched and operational

• Repeatable deployment models active across AMER, EMEA, and APAC

• Measurable increase in student exposure, tool usage, and faculty adoption

• Foundational infrastructure in place for longterm workforce pipeline impact

Our Culture & Commitment to You

We recognize that for our organization to support a diverse workforce, we must focus on employee wellbeing. We know that to do your best work, you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, inclusive of vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Our goal is to offer a strong benefits foundation while allowing employees the flexibility to choose options that best suit their needs. 

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.  Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.  

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training. 

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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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