Director, Global Market Access Strategy, Transformation – PMO

Rockwell Automation

Director driving global market access strategy within Rockwell Automation. Leading partner ecosystem strategy and cross-functional transformation initiatives in industrial automation.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a global partner ecosystem strategy aligned to corporate priorities, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
Evolve distribution and SI models across regions (LATAM, EMEA, AP) to accelerate software ARR, NPIs, and inorganic growth.
Enable partners to position emerging technologies (OT/IT convergence, cybersecurity, robotics, software-defined architectures).
Serve as enterprise thought leader and advisor on channel and ecosystem strategy.
Build long-term ecosystem roadmaps grounded in market, competitive, and technology insights.
Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across automation, IIoT, AI, and smart manufacturing.
Design go-to-market strategies and business cases for new channels, markets, and ecosystem models (sell-to, sell-through, sell-with).
Lead enterprise transformation initiatives to drive channel-led growth.
Align cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Product, Engineering, Operations) to deliver measurable outcomes.
Establish and lead a Global Market Access PMO governing strategic initiatives and transformations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 12+ years management experience.
Experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or business leadership within industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, or industrial technology.
Expertise in modern selling and partner‑led growth models.
Proficient knowledge of automation technologies (PLCs, robotics, motion control, sensors, IIoT, SCADA/ MES, AI/ML in manufacturing).
Experience developing and delivering enterprise-level strategies with business leaders and partners in a complex global matrixed organization.
Leadership experience with financial modeling, analytics, and business case development skills.
Global experience with diverse manufacturing ecosystems within multiple regions.

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

automation technologiesPLCsroboticsmotion controlsensorsIIoTSCADAMESAIML

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationadvisory skillsanalytical skillsbusiness case developmentstakeholder alignmententerprise transformationmarket insights