Project Manager

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 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

**Job Description**:
**Position Summary**

In accordance with sound and accepted project management principles, the project manager directs, coordinates and manages various product developments through all phases of engineering product design, testing and release for mass production and subsequent support. Provides specific personnel administration responsibilities including technical staff coordination and resource allocation, plus assistance in providing performance feedback, staff coaching and skill development planning. Project management responsibilities include scheduling/planning and implementing engineering project management across multiple functional areas, coordination outside development resources and factored product acquisitions, and providing continuation engineering for existing products.

Develops systems and presents updates on progress while ensuring the meeting of commitments. Assists in the development of business and marketing strategies, optimizing the performance of new and existing product lines to achieve established business financial objectives. Provides for in depth understanding of SBU's business practices (finance, portfolio plans, strategy, etc.).

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**

**Functional Expertise**
- Provide project management of internal and external product developments with mínimal direction, requiring planning, resourcing, scheduling, project cost forecasting/monitoring,, reporting and providing technical coordination guidance across multiple functional areas. Ability to manage multiple human resources and project finances.
- Develops, maintain and track detailed project plans and project schedules, resulting in meeting committed Time to Market goals.
- Defines project team's resource requirements, which support the project's goals with respect to time, budget and quality through negotiation with functional managers.
- Provides in depth and advance knowledge in the project management discipline. Responsible for financial, applied technology, & schedule performance of assigned projects within cost limitations & established standards.
- Develops project investigation and implementation schedules-facilitates work breakdown structures. Manages product cost estimates.
- Identifies, manages and mitigates project risks, resulting in proactive contingency planning as required.
- Provides clear and timely project progress assessment and updates, ensuring constant organization and stakeholder alignment, up to Senior Management levels.

**Leadership**
- Provide project related technical, interpersonal, motivational leadership and performance management of teams throughout all phases of the project including resource allocation, task planning, progress tracking and recognition.
- Applies interpersonal skills required to lead, motivate and resolve conflict within a project team environment so that scheduled activities are performed in a cost effective and timely manner. Leadership skills are recognized with business unit.
- Independently identifies, manages and mitigates project risks, resulting in proactive contingency planning as required. Demonstrates bias for action and issue resolution.
- Takes accountability for meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

**Interpersonal**
- Ensure team member goals align with project objectives, facilitate team decisions within guidelines, and effectively communicate business issues/directions to team and management. Plan, schedule and organize product development projects, using the input and skills of team members.
- Provides performance feedback assessment and coaching for team to Business/Functional managers. Holds teams accountable for deliverables.
- Business/Functional Manager or Program Manager and occasionally senior management review progress.
- Develops an effective working relationship within SBU and across RA on a global basis.

**Business**
- Prepare project level financial documents and project funding requirements. Maintains and reports on financial and schedule metrics throughout each phase.
- Networks and partners with customers/vendors and coordinates efforts to resolve complex problems, responds and delivers timely and cost-effective quality solutions. Responsible for understanding and measuring customer requirements for the project