Director of Technology

At Emerson, our passion is creating the innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We are looking for a Director of Technology in Warsaw, Poland, who will lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and develop innovative Process Control software and firmware for our flagship distributed process control system used by top companies in chemical, life sciences and energy industries. 

This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in software engineering and large-scale software delivery. The ideal leader has a strong foundation in Agile principles and the ability to drive successful products at-scale, in order to oversee the end-to-end development process and ensure technical excellence, organizational efficiency, and cross-team collaboration, resulting in high-quality delivery. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and oversee the site's software and firmware development teams, encouraging a culture of innovation and delivery

• Contribute to the increase in the department's value delivery through a combination of processes, personnel, and automation that drives improved productivity in the development of our products

• Participate in the definition of technical vision, strategy and roadmap, then implement them

• Ensure high performance and accountability through leading a multi-functional team comprising software development managers and ART leadership

• Cultivate an innovative environment that encourages openness, collaboration and professional growth 

• Work with other department leaders to optimize team and cross-site performance

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and define outstanding processes

• Stay knowledgeable about tools, methods, relevant trends and technologies for software and firmware development

Who You Are:

• You drive vision and purpose by translating organizational strategy into compelling direction that inspires your managers and leaders to achieve bold outcomes, communicating with clarity across all levels. You are a leader who builds high performing teams that unite behind shared goals. You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of ambiguous situations. You instill and sustain organization-wide energy to show what is possible and encourage teams to deliver exceptional results. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience

• 7+ years of leadership experience in software or firmware development

• Proven experience leading multiple development teams in a large-scale software/hardware environment

• A background in understanding the technologies, tools, and processes in development, testing and maintenance of software systems

• Demonstrated abilities in leading and driving performance

• Excellent leadership, communication and partner management skills

• Strong background in Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other frameworks)

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to collaborate with both local and remote sites

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Polish (C1+ level proficiency) to effectively convey complex ideas and vision.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: 

• Knowledge or experience in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other large-scale Agile frameworks

• Deep understanding of software architecture, embedded firmware development, DevOps, and CI/CD standard processes.

• Experience with AI/ML, IoT or edge computing in process control applications

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and compliance in industrial software

• Experience with industrial automation products or technologies

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.