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.
• Proficient 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

• Essentials: Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field, Legal authorization to work in the U.S., typically 5 years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, PMP certification, 3+ years managing projects in manufacturing or industrial automation, background in manufacturing engineering or operations, familiarity with supply chain workflows, experience with data science and analytics, experience with capacity planning, proficiency in data storytelling.

Skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Financial Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Analysis
• Change Management
• Business Case Development
• Capacity Planning
• Data Storytelling

Benefits

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k)
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.