PMO Team Leader overseeing project managers and scrum masters at Rockwell Automation. Leading product development initiatives in a hybrid working model from multiple locations.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and RTEs responsible for multiple concurrent product development projects.
Personally manage key or high-priority projects when business needs require, demonstrating hands-on leadership and deep project management expertise.
Champion agile methodologies and project management best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Establish, track, and report on KPIs, project metrics, and OKRs to measure effectiveness, drive accountability, and ensure alignment with business goals.
Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges.
Serve as a motivational servant leader, creating an environment where team members feel empowered, supported, and inspired.
Support the adoption and scaling of agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe across global teams.
Manage communication of project status, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Oversee planning, management, and reporting of labor, direct expense, and capital expenditure (capex) budgets for assigned projects.
Partner with finance and business stakeholders to develop accurate forecasts, monitor budget adherence, and address variances proactively.
Implement cost control measures and financial risk mitigation strategies to optimize resource allocation and maximize project value.
Support development of business cases and financial models for new initiatives, including ROI analysis and scenario planning.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
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.)
Master's degree in Engineering Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2+ Years of management experience.
Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven experience leading global, cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of complex product development projects.
Hands-on experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
Motivational and inspirational manager able to collaborate across time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira or Microsoft Project
PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project management certification.
Demonstrated experience in financial planning and management of project budgets, including labor, direct expense, and capex.
Experience in the industrial automation or electrical equipment industry, particularly MCCs and switchgear.
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar agile certification.
Experience leading agile transformations or scaling agile practices in a large organization.
Multilingual abilities and experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
Benefits
Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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