Manager, Portfolio Project Management Office

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on enhancing productivity and sustainability for manufacturers. They are seeking a Manager for their Global Services Portfolio team to lead project managers in executing programs effectively while developing a strong PMO culture.

Responsibilities:

• You lead the remotely distributed Services Portfolio Project Management team to complete projects on-budget with all Service line requirements achieved
• You will partner with Global Service Capability Managers, Engineering leaders and functional support leaders to ensure successful execution of important programs in consideration of program strategies
• You will help develop the PMO culture by applying a clearly defined operating rhythm including project scheduling, execution, partner updates, and milestone approvals. Ensure the operating rhythm is used across all programs
• You will assess project risk, develop risk mitigation plans for recovery, and communicate this strategy to leadership and functional team members
• You will develop a Project Management team with well-defined goals, training and personnel growth goals
• You will use project performance indicators including cost, engineering hours, schedule and deliverable completion to forecast, track, and ensure project success
• You will follow planned costs, requirements, and schedule for service releases

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
• Typically requires 8+ years of management experience leading project/program managers and PMO staff
• Strong communication management skills, including executive reporting, stakeholder alignment, and change communications
• Resource management expertise: capacity planning, demand management, and portfolio prioritization
• Proven ability to build, implement, and continuously refine project management processes
• PMP certification preferred
• Hands-on experience with a variety of project delivery methodologies, with the ability to tailor and scale practices across teams