Program Manager

Rockwell Automation

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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 DescriptionAs a strategic Program Manager, reporting to the Director, Transportation Trade Management Center of Excellence (COE), you will lead transformation projects across our warehouse and transportation operations. In this role, you will manage cross-functional initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support our long-term business strategy. You will work with internal teams and external partners to implement new technologies, optimize processes, and drive change across the supply chain.This is a hybrid role that can based out of our Milwaukee, WI, Mayfield Heights, OH or Whitestown, IN locations.Your Responsibilities:
  • Program Leadership:
  • Lead strategic programs focused on transforming warehouse and transportation operations
  • Align program goals with business objectives and supply chain strategy
  • Coordinate teams across operations, IT, finance, procurement, and external vendors
  • Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and maintain a transformation roadmap with clear milestones, deliverables, and success metrics
  • Identify opportunities for automation, digital enablement, and process optimization
  • Prioritize projects based on business impact, feasibility, and resource availability
  • Project Execution:
  • Manage full project lifecycles including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Track risks, resolve issues, and communicate progress
  • Process Improvement:
  • Analyze current warehouse and transportation workflows to identify inefficiencies
  • Recommend and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
  • Standardize best practices across facilities and teams
  • Technology Integration:
  • Support deployment of warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and automation tools
  • Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure successful implementation and user adoption
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance logistics performance
  • Change Management:Develop communication plans, training programs, and support structures to guide organizational change
  • Foster stakeholder engagement and build alignment across teams
  • Monitor adoption and adjust strategies to ensure long-term success
  • Performance Monitoring:
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure progress
  • Analyze data to assess impact and identify areas for continuous improvement
  • Present outcomes and recommendations to senior leadership
The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 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.
  • The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain operations
  • 3+ years of experience in program or project management
  • Experience leading large-scale transformation programs in warehouse or transportation environments
  • Knowledge of WMS, TMS, and logistics technologies
  • PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification
  • Experience with automation technologies such as robotics or AS/RS
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau
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.
.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-TH1We 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.

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