Director, Global Market Access Strategy, Transformation & PMO

Company Overview

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on improving productivity, sustainability, and agility for manufacturers worldwide.

Rockwell Automation is looking for a Director, Global Market Access Strategy, Transformation & PMO to serve as a key member and business leader within the Global Market Access (GMA) organization. As part of the GMA team, the Director will shape and lead Rockwell's long‑term strategic agenda within the global ecosystem.

The Director will ensure a global, future‑oriented partner strategy, align with shifting market trends, develop and govern partner programs and technology stacks, advise regional channel teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to Global Sales & Marketing leadership.

Reports to the Vice President, Global Market Access. The role is hybrid with a schedule in one of the following locations:
Milwaukee, WI (HQ), Mayfield Heights, OH, Houston, TX or Austin, TX.

• Develop and execute a global partner ecosystem strategy aligned to corporate priorities, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Evolve distribution and SI models across regions (LATAM, EMEA, AP) to accelerate software ARR, NPIs, and inorganic growth.
• Enable partners to position emerging technologies (OT/IT convergence, cybersecurity, robotics, software‑defined architectures).
• Serve as enterprise thought leader and advisor on channel and ecosystem strategy.

• Build long‑term ecosystem roadmaps grounded in market, competitive, and technology insights.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across automation, IIoT, AI, and smart manufacturing.
• Design go‑to‑market strategies and business cases for new channels, markets, and ecosystem models (sell‑to, sell‑through, sell‑with).

• Lead enterprise transformation initiatives to drive channel‑led growth.
• Align cross‑functional stakeholders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Operations) to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Ensure disciplined execution through prioritization, resource allocation, and performance management.

• Shape ecosystem strategy supporting M&A, NPIs, and strategic partnerships (OEMs, SIs, technology alliances).
• Lead due diligence, integration, and synergy realization.
• Expand and optimize the global partner network to drive innovation and growth.

• Establish and lead a Global Market Access PMO governing strategic initiatives and transformations.
• Standardize governance frameworks, program management, and stage‑gate processes.
• Drive portfolio prioritization, capacity planning, and executive visibility into performance, risks, and outcomes.

• Own global PRM strategy, operating model, and governance.
• Design scalable partner workflows (onboarding, segmentation, incentives, deal registration, lifecycle management).
• Ensure agreement to global standards while allowing regional flexibility.

• Act as the internal and external voice on ecosystem trends and channel innovation in industrial automation.
• Represent Rockwell Automation in critical industry forums and partner engagements.
• Champion data‑driven decision making and strategic innovation.

• Define and track KPIs to measure ecosystem and channel effectiveness.
• Monitor program performance and adjust strategy as needed.
• Drive portfolio optimization and value creation across the business.

• Build and lead a high‑performing strategy team; develop future leaders.
• Influence senior stakeholders and communicate ecosystem strategy.
• Drive alignment across regions and business units.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship for this role).

• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Typically requires 12+ years of management experience.
• Experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or business leadership within industrial…