Manufacturing Strategy Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying size and complexity across North American manufacturing sites.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business objectives.
• Build stakeholder engagement plans and provide regular updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams, delegate tasks effectively, and foster collaboration across diverse groups.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with milestones and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, external partners, and internal Rockwell Automation functions.
• Monitor project metrics and performance indicators, driving corrective actions when needed.
• Apply Rockwell-standard project management and scheduling techniques to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in engineering, with additional education in business administration, operations, or project management.
• 3+ years managing projects in manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Background in manufacturing engineering or operations, with working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain workflows.
• PMP certification or equivalent credential; completion of PMI Project Management training or similar coursework.
• Familiarity with the Project Manager Competency Profile and its use in professional development.
• Experience aligning project execution with business strategy, including understanding objectives, priorities, and KPIs.
• Knowledge of legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements relevant to North American manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through change management initiatives in customer-facing environments.
• Experience engaging and communicating to stakeholders at all levels and translating technical concepts into clear business language.
• Experience solving operational challenges by identifying root causes and implementing practical solutions.
• Proficiency in using data science and analytics tools to support project insights and performance tracking.
• Experience developing business cases, including ROI analysis and strategic justification for manufacturing initiatives.
• Understanding of capacity planning principles to support scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Experience using data to make decisions and guiding teams using quantitative evidence and performance metrics.
• Experience with data storytelling to influence stakeholders through compelling narratives derived from complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Skills

• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration
• Financial Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Capacity Planning

Benefits

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.