Seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager for managing integration activities in complex defence programmes. Join a collaborative environment focused on delivering excellence with innovative projects.
About the role
- 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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