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Project Manager

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In-Office
Chelmsford, MA
132K-198K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chelmsford, MA
132K-198K Annually
Senior level
The Project Manager oversees product development projects, managing schedules, budgets, cross-functional teams, and mitigating risks using Agile methodologies.
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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 us!

Job Description

Summary

The Project Manager role leads the development and implementation of new product development projects for the Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components (SIC) business. The projects include new product introduction, brand label, and co-developed products all of which use an Agile framework in their development process. You will collaborate with Engineering, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, and other resources needed to deliver a successful product. The Project Manager will plan and manage the project schedules, monitor the project budget, and support the team through risk mitigation to ensure the project is a success.

You will report to the Sr. Manager, PMO and is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Your Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for managing project planning and execution activities, coordinating resources, and managing finances for product development projects.
  • You will lead teams comprised of cross-functional resources for the development and implementation of new product design which include manufacturing, sourcing, and quality.
  • You will support the Agile framework that that each of your projects operates under.
  • You will monitor the project timeline, key milestones, and budget.
  • You will identify, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues to various stakeholder groups.
  • You have the basic understanding of the software, firmware, mechanical, electrical and hardware engineering disciplines needed for planning and risk mitigation discussions within projects.
  • You will report to business management and senior management on progress while ensuring the project commitments are achieved.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US 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:

  • Typically requires a minimum 8+ Years experience managing projects in an Engineering-focused Product Development environment.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
  • Experience with and/or certification in one or more agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master
  • Excellent verbal,
  • Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Experience with Atlassian suite of applications: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence
  • Experience with standardized Product Development processes including use of stage gating.
  • Demonstrated project experience with mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering disciplines.

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 www.raquickfind.com.

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.

You will be part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is 131,680.00 - 197,520.00 USD with an annual target bonus of 8% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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We 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 +1 (844) 404-7247.

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.

Top Skills

Agile
Atlassian Jira
Confluence
Jira Align
Microsoft Project
Smartsheet

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