Project Manager

Rockwell Automation; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Project Manager to lead new product development projects within the SIC business, applying Agile methods across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality. You will plan schedules, manage budgets, and mitigate risks to deliver successful products.

The role reports to the Sr. Manager-SIC PMO and operates in a hybrid setting from Chelmsford, MA, with travel up to 25% and a base salary range of $131,680 to $197,520 plus an 8%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US; we do not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
• Support Agile framework across projects and monitor timelines and milestones.
• Identify, mitigate, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Report progress to management ensuring commitments are met.
• Understand mechanical, electrical, firmware, and hardware disciplines for planning discussions.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Confluence

Jira Align

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

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, and Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success. You will report to the Sr. Manager-SIC PMO and work in a hybrid environment from Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Your Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects.
• You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
• You will support the Agile framework that that each of your projects operates under.
• You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget.
• You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups.
• You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects.
• You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Typically requires 8 Years related experience.
• Experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
• Experience with and/or certification in one or more Agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive alignment toward shared objectives.
• Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
• Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence
• Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating.
• Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

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.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is $131,680.00 - $197,520.00 USD with an annual target bonus of 8% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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 [phone].

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.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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!