Director, Global Market Access Strategy, Transformation & PMO

Job Description

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, Global Market Access Strategy, Transformation & PMO will shape and lead Rockwell's long-term strategic agenda within the global ecosystem.

You will ensure a global, future-oriented partner strategy- aligning with shifting market trends, developing and governing partner programs and tech stacks. You'll advise regional channel teams to achieve growth aligned with corporate strategy and product roadmaps; address market changes, macroeconomic conditions and portfolio complexity.

You'll identify critical growth opportunities within the channel, defining channel market strategies; including leading cross-functional transformation programs, and supporting strategic NPI and M&A activities. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to Global Sales & Marketing (GSM) leadership.

You will report to the Vice President, Global Market Access. You will have a hybrid in-office schedule, open to either Milwaukee, WI (HQ), Mayfield Heights, OH, Houston, TX or Austin, TX offices.

• 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…