Regional Program Manager – Contract Manufacturing Organization

Rockwell Automation

Regional Program Manager overseeing contract manufacturing partnerships for Rockwell Automation. Focus on performance and project execution across North America with strategic collaboration and operational alignment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead contract manufacturing programs across the North American region.
Manage relationships with external manufacturing partners, ensuring they meet Rockwell Automation's quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards.
Align contract manufacturers with Rockwell's operational and strategic goals, including capacity planning, risk management, and performance improvement.
Collaborate with supply chain, sourcing, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
Guide program execution and continuous improvement, helping scale production while controlling cost and mitigating supply risks.
Ensure that Rockwell Automation's outsourced manufacturing network in North America operates aligned with our goals.
Participation in negotiating strategic agreements with our Partners.
Ensure quality following Rockwell standards and expectations.
Develop talent according to Rockwell's Managerial Accountabilities.
Collaborate with other regions in sharing and adopting best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
The ability to travel 15% of the time.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years management experience.
Advanced Degree in engineering, business, operations, supply chain, or another related field.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in either a supply chain, sourcing or operations management role.
Industrial engineering experience in an electrical assembly environment, automation solutions, or field engineering experience.
Knowledge of project engineering processes and methodologies.
Engagement in ERP/MRP systems (IFS and SAP experience is preferred).
Experience in successful negotiations of legal contracts.
Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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

contract manufacturingcapacity planningrisk managementperformance improvementproject engineering processesERP systemsMRP systemsnegotiation of legal contractsindustrial engineeringsupply chain management

Soft Skills

relationship managementcollaborationcontinuous improvementtalent developmentcross-functional leadershipmulticultural team leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree in engineering, business, operations, or supply chain