Program Manager – Software and Controls

Rockwell Automation

Program Manager leading complex, high-visibility new product development projects at Rockwell Automation. Collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure project alignment and success.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Portfolio/Program Management expertise in planning, execution, and leadership of programs.
Establish and Maintain program roadmaps, including dependencies, capacity assumptions, and release content plans.
Facilitate operating cadence and governance rhythm for portfolio reviews/intake/syncs and strategic reviews.
Establish investment budgets for Annual Operating planning.
Track and manage portfolio/program budgets and forecasting.
Produce program-level reporting and provide stakeholder management communications.
Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and issues that may impact program/portfolio success.
Champion Lean Portfolio Management best practices, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in project, program or portfolio management.
Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
Experience with Agile Methodologies.
High proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, MS Project).
PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio managementprogram managementbudget managementrisk managementAgile methodologiesScrumWaterfallLean Portfolio Managementproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationstrategic planningproblem-solving

Certifications

PMPPMI-ACPCSM