Project Management Office Team Lead - Milwaukee - Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 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 usJob DescriptionAs the PMO Team Leader for the Low Voltage Motor Control Center (LVMCC) business, you will lead a global, high-impact team of Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) who drive new product development for CENTERLINE 2100, FLEXLINE 3500, and Cubic Modular System MCC, switchgear, and controlgear product lines.

You will blend strategic leadership with hands-on project management, stepping in to lead critical initiatives when needed.

You will report to the Global Development Engineering Manager and work in a hybrid schedule based in Milwaukee, WI USA.

Your 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.

The Essentials

• You Will Have:* Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.

S. is required. (We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.)

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family.

Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SS1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.