Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
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
You will provide leadership of project management execution for strategic plans that support growth, productivity, capacity and globalization of our manufacturing capability. Leading projects with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Department Leaders, Finance and Global Real Estate to build plans and schedules following business cases. Scope of projects include implementing manufacturing footprint programs (product line moves, factory expansions and startups, insource/outsource), merger and acquisition integration into manufacturing and manufacturing engineering program leader. You will report to the Manufacturing Strategy and Execution Manager.
Your Responsibilities:- Manage projects of varying size and complexity across North American manufacturing sites.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business objectives.
- Build stakeholder engagement plans and provide regular updates throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks effectively, and foster collaboration across diverse groups.
- Develop and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with milestones and strategic priorities.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business units, external partners, and internal Rockwell Automation functions.
- Monitor project metrics and performance indicators, driving corrective actions when needed.
- Apply Rockwell-standard project management and scheduling techniques to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
- Ability to travel 25% of the time.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Master's degree in engineering, with additional education in business administration, operations, or project management.
- 3+ years managing projects in manufacturing or industrial automation.
- Background in manufacturing engineering or operations, with working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain workflows.
- PMP certification or equivalent credential; completion of PMI Project Management training or similar coursework.
- Familiarity with the Project Manager Competency Profile and its use in professional development.
- Experience aligning project execution with business strategy, including understanding objectives, priorities, and KPIs.
- Knowledge of legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements relevant to North American manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through change management initiatives in customer-facing environments.
- Experience engaging and communicating to stakeholders at all levels and translate technical concepts into clear business language.
- Experience solving operational challenges by identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions.
- Proficient in using data science and analytics tools to support project insights and performance tracking.
- Experience developing business cases, including ROI analysis and strategic justification for manufacturing initiatives.
- Understanding of capacity planning principles to support scalable manufacturing solutions.
- Experience using data to make decisions and guiding teams using quantitative evidence and performance metrics.
- Experience with data storytelling to influence stakeholders through compelling narratives derived from complex datasets.
- Savings Fund doubled by us
- Food coupons
- Subsidized cafeteria
- Transportation services
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
- Retirement benefits
- Life Insurance
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 role.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Ability to travel 25% of the time
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience
- 3+ years managing projects in manufacturing or industrial automation
- Master's degree in engineering with additional education in business administration, operations, or project management
- PMP certification or equivalent credential, or PMI project management training
- Manufacturing engineering or operations background with knowledge of end-to-end supply chain workflows
- Experience aligning project execution with business strategy and KPIs
- Knowledge of legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements for North American manufacturing operations
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through change-management initiatives
- Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels and translating technical concepts into business language
- Experience solving operational challenges through root-cause analysis and practical solutions
- Proficiency using data science and analytics tools for project insights and performance tracking
- Experience developing business cases, including ROI analysis and strategic justification
- Understanding of capacity-planning principles
- Experience using quantitative evidence and performance metrics for decision-making
- Experience with data storytelling using complex datasets
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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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