Project Design Manager Level 3

Project Manager Level 3

Duration: 12+ months

Location:

Milwaukee, WI 53204

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected, and more productive. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

We truly believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That's where you come in.

• The SIC Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for several new product developments and needs a highly capable and driven project management professional to lead and manage projects that bring these developments to market.
• You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, budgets and forecasts for product development projects.
• You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design, manufacturing, and marketing strategies.
• You will be accountable for the overall project success through the full product release.

• Ability to provide detailed updates to stakeholders which may require base understanding of software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering practices within projects.
• Ability to plan and monitor project schedules and key milestones and communicate performance actual performance to plan.
• Strong financial acumen and experience forecasting operating and capital expenses and monitoring performance to plan on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Proficiency with risk and issue management including identification, mitigation, and communication.
• Report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved. Maintain an in-depth understanding of internal business practices to include strategy, portfolio plans, finance, etc.
• Ability to stay organized when managing multiple projects.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a development engineering associated with new product introduction.
• Experience leading cross-functional team focused projects in an engineering environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
• Certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master.
• Experience with Jira, Jira Align and JAMA.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) such as SAP.
• Experience with stage-gate processes for Product Development.