Senior Manager, HR Project Management

Rockwell Automation (USA); Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, &牙

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Senior Manager, HR Project Management to lead the project management function within HR Enablement. You will manage the PM team, oversee HR initiatives, and connect the project management team with HR Improvement efforts.

Reporting to the Director, HR Operational Excellence, you will drive cross-functional delivery. The role requires 8+ years of people management and 8+ years of PM experience in HR operations, business transformation, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR project management team and set expectations for leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and delivery.
• Oversee project health and provide direction on scope, ownership, decisions, or delivery; ensure initiatives have clear scope, outcomes, ownership, plans and measures.
• Develop and sustain the HR project ecosystem, aligning process owners and communities with the project management team and cross-functional delivery.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Agile/Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

We are hiring a Senior Manager, HR Project Management to lead the project management function within HR Enablement. You will lead and develop the project management team, oversee complex HR initiatives, and strengthen how work moves from intake and prioritization through implementation and ongoing ownership. You will also shape and sustain HR's Process Owner and Continuous Improvement/Productivity communities, connecting them with the project management team and broader HR improvement approach. Based on business needs, you may directly manage select cross‑functional projects. You will report to our Director, HR Operational Excellence.

Your Responsibilities

Project Management Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the HR project management team. Set clear expectations for project leadership, stakeholder engagement, communication, and delivery. Assign project management resources based on priorities, project complexity, team capacity, and required capabilities. Oversee project health and provide direction when scope, ownership, decisions, or delivery are at risk.

Project Delivery and Visibility

Ensure approved HR initiatives have clear scope, outcomes, ownership, plans, and measures of success. Provide leaders with visibility into project progress, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and decisions. Maintain practical project‑management standards, tools, and reporting that match the size and complexity of the work. Ensure completed projects transition to clear long‑term ownership and sustainment. Manage select cross‑functional HR projects based on business and portfolio needs.

HR Project Ecosystem

Oversee the HR project funnel, connecting intake and prioritization with resource planning, project delivery, and roadmap visibility. Develop and sustain the strategy, structure, and operating approach for the Process Owner and Continuous Improvement/Productivity communities. Align the project management team, process owners, and community members around clear roles, handoffs, and shared priorities. Partner with HR leaders, HR Technology, IT, and other teams to clarify responsibilities, manage dependencies, and support cross‑functional delivery. Strengthen project management capability across HR through practical guidance, tools, coaching, and learning opportunities.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 8+ years of people management experience
• 8+ years experience in project management, HR operations, business transformation, operational excellence, or a related field.
• Experience leading project management professionals and complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience developing and sustaining cross‑functional communities, networks, or capability‑building programs.
• Experience with project intake, prioritization, resource planning, and roadmap development.
• Experience establishing or improving project management standards, tools, and reporting.
• Experience partnering with HR Technology and IT in a matrixed organization.
• Project management, change management, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training or certification.

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.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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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.

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.