Rockwell Automation · 8 hours ago
Project Management Office Team Lead
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on enhancing productivity and sustainability for manufacturers. The PMO Team Leader will lead a high-impact team responsible for driving new product development, managing key projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
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.
Company
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation specializes in industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
2025-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-07-12Grant
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Blake Moret
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Christian Rothe
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Business Standard India
2026-01-02
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