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We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
The Business Development Manager – Data Centers drives strategic growth and market reach across the Data Center segment within Australia and New Zealand. You will lead the identification, qualification, and pursuit of complex opportunities and acts as someone for priority pursuits.
You will develop market strategies. You will lead pursuit teams and engage senior partners across data centre developers, operators, EPCs, and partners. This will position Rockwell Automation for long-term success in this high-growth market.
We are looking for strong commercial acumen, the ability to influence at an executive level, and the capability to lead diverse teams to provide aligned, significant outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:
Develop a regional Data Centre market strategy in consideration of Rockwell Automation growth priorities
Identify, qualify, and build a pipeline of large-scale data centre opportunities (hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise)
Lead pursuit strategy for priority opportunities, including win themes, deal positioning, and competitive differentiation
Engage early with customers, consultants, and EPCs to influence project specifications and standards
Be a commercial lead across pursuits, aligning sales, solutions, delivery, and partner teams around a single strategy
Promote disciplined governance across opportunity qualification, bid/no-bid decisions, and risk management
Lead pricing strategy and commercial positioning to balance co
mpetitiveness with margin goals
Develop relationships with partners including data centre developers, operators, EPCs, and strategic partners
Collaborate across Rockwell Automation teams to integrated solutions spanning power, process, and digital offerings
Provide market insights on data centre trends, investment cycles, and competitive positioning to inform business strategy
Ensure handover of won opportunities to execution teams with clear scope, expectations, and success criteria
Capture and share lessons learned to improve pursuit effectiveness and market approach
Contribute to capability development across the broader sales organisation in the Data Centre market
Ensure adherence to Rockwell Automation policies, procedures, and standards including Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Information Protection, and applicable regulatory requirements
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience with business development, large project pursuits, or strategic sales within infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical environments
Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
5+ years of experience in the Data Center industry, including knowledge of developers, operators, EPCs, and important technologies
Experience leading complex, multi-partner pursuits with high commercial value
Experience with automation, power, and digital solutions within mission-critical environments
5+ years of experience influencing senior partners and building executive-level relationships
5+ years experience in deal structuring, pricing strategy, and risk management
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
Employee Assistance Program
Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
- 5+ years experience in business development, large project pursuits, or strategic sales within infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical environments
- Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand
- Experience in the Data Center industry including developers, operators, EPCs and relevant technologies
- Experience leading complex, multi-partner pursuits with high commercial value
- Experience with automation, power, and digital solutions within mission-critical environments
- Experience influencing senior partners and building executive-level relationships
- Experience in deal structuring, pricing strategy, and risk management
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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