Manager, Digital

Rockwell Automation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Melbourne is looking for a consulting leader to guide teams and foster growth in digital transformation. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in consulting, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of digital technologies. This role offers a collaborative environment with significant impact on clients' operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive mindfulness programs

Volunteer Paid Time off

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in consulting or advisory roles.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects.
• Experience in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements ensuring delivery excellence.
• Coach and mentor consultants.
• Identify and close consulting opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Digital Technologies Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

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!

Overview

Job Description

Rockwell Automation, Kalypso, is a professional services firm focused on helping companies discover, create, make, and sell better products with digital. Our consultants are passionate about helping clients transform their operations, navigate emerging technologies, and create lasting value across the enterprise.

We are looking for a consulting leader to join our team and help grow our digital practice across Australia and New Zealand. As a manager, you will guide clients through complex transformations, lead consulting teams, and support the growth and maturity of our regional practice.

This roles offer an opportunity to work in a flat, collaborative consulting environment with access to global expertise and a strong local culture. If you\'re passionate about helping clients thrive through digital transformation, we would love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your consulting career? Apply now and help shape the digital future with Rockwell Automation, Kalypso.

Your Responsibilities

Client Delivery

• Lead client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable impact.
• Translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps.
• Manage delivery teams and oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Maintain ~65% personal utilization.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and proactively resolve delivery issues.
• Embed scalable methodologies and best practices in project execution.
• Oversee governance structures and project reporting.
• Act as escalation point for critical issues during project delivery.

People & Practice Development

• Coach and mentor consultants to support career growth and skill development.
• Lead development of new services, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Build and scale the regional practice with hiring, training, and operational leadership.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive team environment.
• Drive internal knowledge management and capability building.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and learning.

Business Development

• Identify, qualify, and close consulting opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals and solution concepts.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and represent Kalypso in the market.
• Partner with global teams to introduce differentiated solutions and capabilities.
• Leverage industry networks to position Kalypso as a trusted advisor.
• Support strategic account planning in partnership with sales.

Financial Management

• Support practice growth with a target of AUD$5M in consulting revenue.
• Monitor project financials, ensuring profitability and adherence to budget.
• Contribute to regional and global financial reporting as needed.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including consulting or advisory roles.
• Proven ability to lead teams, deliver projects, and drive business development.
• Strong understanding of digital technologies and IT/OT convergence.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (~60%), including some international travel.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• SCRUM/Agile methodology experience or certifications.
• Organisational Change Management experience or certifications.

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!

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.