Project Manager - Engineer to Order

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Hardware • Software
The Role
Manage engineer-to-order projects involving motor control center hardware engineering, purchased components, and post-shipment services. Lead technical teams through planning, design, implementation, testing, and closeout; manage schedules, budgets, risks, scope, change orders, margins, quality, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate with customers, vendors, contractors, internal teams, and plant personnel. Forecast project costs and shipments, ensure compliance with standards, and resolve field complaints. Travel internationally up to 10%.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Position Summary:

Reporting to the NEMA PMO Manager, you will be responsible for projects within the IPP Business for Motor Control Center Hardware Engineering Design, Third-party Purchased Items and Coordination of Post Shipment Engineering Services.

  • Lead the engineering resources responsible for design and implementation of complex projects.
  • Establish and manage project schedules including forecasting
  • Conduct regular project status meetings.
  • Manage scope of supply and process all required change orders
  • Maintain order margins.
  • Monitor all designs to applicable codes, customer specifications and design practices.
  • Create an environment conducive to successful team interaction.
  • Frequently consult on projects led by others helping with high-level design issues

Your Responsibilities:
  • Manage project and business metrics
  • Initiate, Plan, Implement, Control and Close all projects
  • Project Management tasks include kickoff meeting, budget, schedule, risks, communication, and customer satisfaction.
  • Project Management business metrics include on-time performance of all project milestones, minimize cycle time between milestones, change order revenue, project margin, shipment forecast, quality metrics, warranty costs and customer experience
  • Lead the technical team responsible for the design, implementation and test phases of complex systems projects.
  • Additionally, interface to other Rockwell Automation divisions. These divisions include sales, vendors, consultants, and contractors. They also include OEM's, subcontractors, and subsystem suppliers. Furthermore, internal business resources, management, finance, commercial engineering, quality, operations scheduling team, and plant personnel are part of these divisions.
  • Responsible for reporting/controlling of total project costs. Ensure that project costs match scope of work and reflect all change orders to meet customer requirements. This responsibility includes creating and forecasting project costs using SAP business system
  • Define and monitor the use of business and industry standards where applicable
  • Review application and evaluate risks and develop solution plan to mitigate risk Confirm and coordinate all customer shipping requirements to obtain customer shipping release to meet forecast targets
  • Work with post shipment support group when applicable to resolve any field complaints as quick as possible
  • Develop product knowledge of motor control centers and associated products (drives, starters, feeders)
  • Develop application knowledge of the main customer industries including Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, and Food and Beverage

The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 10% of time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Typically requires 5+ years of related experience in Project Management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
  • Engineering or project management experience with industrial controls
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or willingness to become certified
  • Previous industrial controls experience
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) Motor Control Centers
  • Lean Six Sigma background (yellow belt, green belt, black belt)
  • Experience with advanced Excel, and knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and Power Apps.

What We Offer:

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation


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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship, now or in the future
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
  • Typically 5+ years of related project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent
  • Engineering or project management experience with industrial controls
  • Project Management Professional certification or willingness to become certified
  • Previous industrial controls experience
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Motor Control Centers
  • Lean Six Sigma background
  • Experience with advanced Excel and knowledge of SAP, Power BI, and Power Apps

Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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