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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
We are searching for our new colleague for the role of PROJECT MANAGER.
In accordance with generally accepted engineering principles, the Project Manager role coordinates and manages various product development projects through all phases of initiation, engineering, testing, release and subsequent support.
In this role, you will report to the Program Operations Manager and follow a hybrid work schedule based in Prague, Czech Republic.
Your Responsibilities:- scheduling/planning across multiple functional areas
- coordinating outside development resources and factored product acquisitions
- providing continuation engineering for existing products
- responsibility for the definition and clear communication of project priorities
- delivering project expectations, and identifying and mitigating issue/risk among a cross-functional project team
- representing the best interest of the business unit.
The Project Manager role may, at times, assist in the development of business and marketing strategies optimizing the performance of new and existing product lines to achieve business objectives.
This requires the Project Manager to maintain an understanding of the BU's business practices (finance, portfolio plans, strategy, etc.) and provide input to the engineering organization in regards to technical staff coordination, resource allocation, performance feedback and development planning.
The Essentials - You Will Have:- Minimum 2+ years of experience in product development or in a leadership role.
- Fluent both Czech and English
- Ability to lead multiple teams, partner with management to resolve conflicts and lead indirect resources.
- Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, ensuring transparency in communication, and proactive risk management
- Effectively communicates and facilitates presentations (internally and externally).
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in leading product development efforts.
- Proven ability to direct resources, plan project activities and balance financial budgets.
- Recognizable knowledge of detailed product development processes.
- Experience in information security and approval process with TUV or other approving agencies.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, SAFe, XP or Kanban.
- PMP professional certification or other Project management certification.
Our benefits package includes …
- 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.
- On-demand digital course library for professional development.
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
... 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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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.
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