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
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating project deliverables and serving as the point of contact between customers, subcontractors and internal departments. Your goal is to manage the efforts of team members and vendors to ensure our projects are delivered on time and ensuring our customers' needs are met at go live and throughout the operational use of our solutions.
You will report to the Regional Business Manager Lifecycle Services, Andean Region.
Main Responsibilities:
• Identifying project scope, assign individual responsibilities, identify resources needed, and develop a schedule to ensure completion of project and delivery.
• Lead, organize, manage and motivate the project team and develop relationships with all partners.
• Be the primary contact with Customer project and operations management; build close cooperative relationships with Customers, focused on long-term partnerships.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure on time delivery in line with agreed scope of work within agreed budget.
• Ensure management of the operational steady state phase of our solutions at our Customer to ensure our customers goals and service levels are achieved, including management of operational escalations.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status report.
• Conduct project meetings and take responsibility for project tracking and analysis.
• Responsible for and manage cost, cashflow, schedule, scope and risk management. Responsible for overall profit of project as well as customer satisfaction.
• Act as the point person for changes, updates, questions, and issues. Identify and pursue opportunities.
The Essentials – You Will Have
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, System Engineering or technology related.
• English in a good communicative level, both spoken and written
The Preferred – You Might Also Have
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Project management experience in a dynamic environment with technical team members, demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity in automated material handling industry.
• Experience managing complex groups of partners, including large customer organizations as well as subcontractors and vendors.
• Leadership capability to create and manage a unified and motivated project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
• Experience in managing operations and maintenance of mission-critical manufacturing or material handling environments with mechanical, electrical, software and IT components.
• PMP certification/accreditation.
• Legal authorization to work in the country. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Ability to travel for business; 50 % travel commitment over the year (which can include both domestic and international trips).
• Prior experience in industrial automation
• Prior experience in Oil & Gas Industry
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) to various levels of customer organization.
• Work with Global & Regional Teams and local stakeholders to implement improvements (tools, best practices, compliance, and procedures).
• Comply with Global policies, standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and multicultural teams.
• Understand Change Management principles.
• Hands-on facilitation of large end-to-end value streams.
• Capability of Managing Multiple Priorities.
• Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross-functional projects.
What We Offer
Our benefits package includes …
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs 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!
We believe that employee diversity is an important element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of Our organization.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related technology field
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the hiring country
- Minimum 5 years of related experience
- Project management experience in dynamic technical environments, preferably involving automated material handling
- Experience managing customers, subcontractors, vendors, and complex partner groups
- Leadership experience building and managing motivated project teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and other project management tools
- Experience managing operations and maintenance in mission-critical manufacturing or material-handling environments
- PMP certification or accreditation
- Prior experience in industrial automation
- Prior experience in the oil and gas industry
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Experience working with cross-functional, global, regional, local, and multicultural teams
- Understanding of change management principles
- Experience facilitating large end-to-end value streams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and facilitate cross-functional projects
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the year, including domestic and international travel
Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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