Product Manager - Independent Cart Technology

Global Product Manager For Independent Cart Technology (ICT)

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!

As Global Product Manager for assigned Independent Cart Technology (ICT) products, you will manage products throughout their lifecycle. From vision and execution to roadmap definition, feature prioritization, and external communication, you will shape the future of these solutions and help grow a loyal internal and external customer base. You will lead product strategy and execution from concept through delivery, working with teams across sales, marketing, finance, legal, support, product development, engineering, and partner companies.

This individual contributor role includes indirect leadership of a broader team and functionally reports to the Independent Cart Technology (ICT) Global Business Manager.

We are looking for a product manager passionate about growing the Independent Cart Technology (ICT) business in a maturing market and supporting its transformation. You have a strong understanding of industrial automation machine design, Independent Cart Technology (ICT), Motion Control, emerging technologies, and market trends.

To stay ahead in today's business environment, companies need faster ways to design, develop, and deliver advanced machines that meet customer goals. Our Motion Control software simplifies machine design, integration, and system debugging while accelerating time to market.

We offer servo drives, servo motors, and actuators that simplify machine design, increase system flexibility, and improve performance. We also provide a new linear motor approach that uses magnets instead of gears, chains, and belts to deliver precise motion control with frictionless propulsion. This reduces downtime and maintenance, lowers energy consumption, and improves the ability to change machine profiles.

• Manage the full product lifecycle, from strategic planning and new product development through launch, support, discontinuation, and migration planning.
• Drive Independent Cart Technology (ICT) adoption and channel strategy to grow the customer base for assigned products.
• Prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and competitive strategies to identify opportunities that increase customer and business value.
• Develop business cases and detailed product requirements based on market needs and industry trends.
• Lead new product development from concept through commercialization, including voice-of-customer research, value proposition definition, customer and product requirements, presentations, and competitive analysis.
• Work with manufacturing, supply chain, and sourcing to ensure market-relevant lead times.
• Understand and support engineering-to-order business requirements to meet customer needs.
• Be a subject matter expert and advocate for the products and features you own.
• Represent assigned products at internal and external events.
• Be the primary contact for partner companies to drive greater adoption.
• Set global competitive pricing aligned with regional channel strategy.
• Travel globally up to 30% of the time.

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• 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.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 30% of time.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• F…