Sr Dir / VP Technology, Mag & Vortex

National Instruments

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Job Category: Hardware Engineering MgmtJob Description:The Senior Director of Technology leads the Mag & Vortex tech vision for business success. This role leads with a people-first mindset-empowering, developing, and engaging a global team to achieve ambitious goals. The ideal candidate inspires with clarity, leads through collaboration, and develops a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and accountable. With an emphasis on urgency, adaptability, and continuous improvement, this leader will accelerate product innovation and develop the conditions for sustained excellence and cross-functional success.Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us? We can't wait to see your application!In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Take charge of engineering and developing new products and improvements within the Mag & Vortex collection, providing outstanding solutions that align with customer requirements and deadlines.
  • Champion a people-centric, high-performance culture-one where psychological safety, clear expectations, and shared accountability enable urgency, innovation, and results.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multinational, high-performing technology team. Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that aligns technical talent to strategic business priorities. Total direct team of ~65 engineers, with extended team in other world areas of ~30 engineers.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to ensure a continuous pipeline delivering new and emerging technologies, ready for implementation into products.
  • Take part in the planning process for Technology, including establishing the overall direction for the Mag & Vortex business as a senior manager.
  • Set clear goals and instill a strong sense of ownership and vitality throughout the team to ensure timely execution, barrier removal, and progress toward strategic priorities.
  • Lead and champion NPD Excellence across M&V to drive continuous improvement across the M&V organization to help deliver high quality outstanding products to market on time.
  • Navigate organizational complexity with sound judgment and decisive leadership-balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.
  • Encourage transparent dialogue and facilitate teamwork among various sectors including marketing, operations, and supply chain to maintain alignment and achieve shared success.
  • Influence global engineering strategies through leadership in Flow platforming and MSOL technology initiatives, driving consistency and scalability across sites and teams
Who You Are:You possess strong leadership, organization development, and people development skills. You demonstrate a talent for collaborating and coordinating among various business functions, including marketing, operations, supply chain, and others. You show a strong dedication to continuous improvement and are driven to find creative solutions to organizational and resource challenges. Proficiency in financial matters, planning, and presentation skills is a key requirement. You possess the skill to develop positive relationships and effectively convey messages to important parties while engaging with different management levels. You demonstrated awareness of customer and technology trends. You champion a welcoming atmosphere that appreciates a range of perspectives and experiences.For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Business, or a STEM major.
  • 10+ years' of experience in engineering, operations, marketing or other technical roles
  • 3+ years' of experience leading large teams, delivering large, complex deliverables
  • Up to 20% of travel may be required
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Preferably in the process control industry. 15+ years strongly preferred.
  • Preferred experience in leading hardware and software development teams
  • Preferred experience with waterfall and agile development practices
  • MBA or another advanced degree desired.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:​Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000 annually and eligible for bonus and equity, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We champion 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 complementary 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.​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.#LI-PL1About Us:Our Commitment to Our PeopleAt 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 AuthorizationEmerson 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 EmployerEmerson 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.Accessibility Assistance or AccommodationIf you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: .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!No calls or agencies please.

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