MES Project Manager

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 Description

JOB PURPOSE

As a Project Manager (MES), your role will involve designing, developing, and managing customer projects following project management standards and customer specifications, with accountability for economic results, quality, and schedules. The Project Manager (MES) is evaluated based on revenue, profitability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, ensuring projects are within budget, and meet quality standards.

ROLE SUMMARY

You will be the primary contact between our organization and client throughout projects, culminating in the installation and acceptance of capital equipment, enterprise software systems, or consulting engagements. You will work onsite to ensure customer satisfaction by overseeing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, with a focus on project management rather than technical aspects. Services may be fee-based or included with product purchases, involving close collaboration with sales, engineering, product development, and cross-functional teams to deliver our products to clients. You will manage project timelines and budgets, monitoring progress from start to finish and coordinating activities across departments to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

REPORTING LINE

You will report to Lifecycle Services, CDM Business Manager.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

You will lead and provide technical expertise required by the Solutions & Services (S&S) function. Your primary responsibility will be to plan and implement customer projects, and manage the technical and commercial documentation needed for projects and proposals. You will oversee the management of project delivery teams, including Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, international engineers (from locations such as China, India, and the UK), third-party vendors, and Technicians.

TO DO

• Conduct analysis, feasibility assessment, and design based on customer project requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and technical documentation for project proposals.
• Define and document customer functional requirements; guide and organize efforts needed to produce functional and test documentation for customer acceptance.
• Develop implementation and documentation standards, methodologies, and guidelines for Solutions & Services projects.
• Ensure assigned projects meet quality, timeline, and profitability goals.
• Transfer solutions knowledge to Solutions & Services project engineers.
• Support Systems & Solutions Business and Sales Managers in pursuing project opportunities and marketing efforts.
• Manage tasks independently in a team setting.
• Build customer relationships and secure additional business.
• Guide and implement system design, testing, post-mortem, and documentation archiving activities.

JOB RELATED COMPETENCY

• Experience managing projects including design, implementation through completion.
• Industry knowledge within the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food & Beverage sectors, along with relevant application expertise.
• Experience with developing pursuit strategies and leading complex opportunities across multiple sales organizations and companies.
• Experience with system-to-system interfaces, including ERP, WMS, MES, QMS, and RTDB.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Engineering roles.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in MES Project Management.
• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, with a comprehensive understanding of the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge).

The statements above outline the primary responsibilities and expectations for the role but are not an exhaustive list of all tasks involved.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to establishing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees experience trust and belonging so that they are enabled and inspired to make an impact. 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.