Associate Project Manager

Rockwell Automation; Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program

Volunteer PTO

Volunteer matching

Employee Assistance Program

OnTrack wellbeing

Online learning library

Local benefits

Job summary

Rockwell Automation in Noida/Pune, India, is seeking an Associate Project Manager to drive cross-functional projects with strong governance and a CI focus. You will report to the CI & Quality Leader and work in a hybrid schedule based in Noida/Pune, India.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years total experience with 5+ years in Continuous Improvement, Automation, or Process Excellence, and excellent English communication. The role offers a hybrid work model and local benefits.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years total experience with 5+ years in CI, Automation, Business Transformation, or Process Excellence.
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent English (speaking, reading, writing, listening).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring scope, timelines and quality.
• Drive standardized project tracking, reporting, and governance reviews.
• Track risks and dependencies, with timely mitigation.
• Lead CI goals, identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.
• Support governance, development, and enhancement of the CI & Automation framework.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Governance

Leadership presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/operations

Tools

Governance tools

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!

Job Description

As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the delivery of cross-functional projects while driving Project governance and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with business stakeholders and project teams to ensure structured execution and process efficiency.

You will report to the CI and Quality Leader and work in a hybrid schedule based in Noida/Pune, India.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and quality standards
• Support Project governance by driving standardized project tracking, reporting, and review mechanisms
• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution
• Manage and monitor Continuous Improvement (CI) goals, identifying process gaps and implementing improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and ensure successful Project delivery
• Support development, maintenance, governance, and enhancement of the GEBS CI & Automation framework.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, or related field OR equivalent professional experience
• Experience in project management, or process improvement roles
• Exposure to managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholders
• Overall Experience of 8-10 Years with 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Automation, Business Transformation, or Process Excellence roles.
• Experience driving CI initiatives across cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience leading governance calls, leadership reviews, and executive presentations.
• Fluent English language skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening).
• Exposure to global work styles and customer engagement across regions

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Experience in Project governance, reporting frameworks, or project tracking tools
• Experience in process documentation, workflows, or operational frameworks
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or formal training in project management methodologies
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

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.

#Hybrid.

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.