Sourcing Analytics 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 25,000 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

Summary

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

We truly believe we are doing things never before possible. And we need the brightest minds to help make that happen - the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers. That's where you come in.

This position is responsible for managing Sourcing Analytics projects that utilize data management and quantitative analyses of sourcing activities within the Strategic Sourcing Organization (SSO). The Project Manager (PM) will collaborate with the Sourcing Analytics Team to ensure on-time completion of project milestones and deliver reports on project status/completion. The PM will work directly with the Analyst Team to build standardized tools and processes for tracking project status and developing project management skills within the team. The PM will coordinate between multiple teams to assist in defining project details, such as scope, requirements, and desired timeline. The PM will also help ensure consistent and effective change management through the release of new tools and processes. The Sourcing Analytics PM must work well independently, and with teams, and may lead or support complex cross-functional process or supply chain improvement actions or projects.

This role reports to the Applied Technology and Analytics Manager and can be located in Milwaukee - Wisconsin, Mayfield Heights - Ohio, or Katowice - Poland.

What you will do

• Manage Sourcing Analytics projects
  • Manage the overall project planning, schedules, status, and delivery of all Sourcing Analytics projects as a part of the Sourcing Analytics team. Most of the development and project output will depend on the Sourcing Analyst(s) assigned to the projects. The PM will be responsible for coordinating with the Analyst(s) to both enable and ensure continuous improvement and the completion of project milestones while identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Sourcing Analytics Project Management Office (PMO)
  • In collaboration with the Analytics Manager, the PM will be responsible for establishing and enforcing project management standards across the team. This will include defining and maintaining standards for project documentation, process, and metrics.
• Assist in project prioritization and ROI
  • Collaborate with the Analytics Manager, project stakeholders, and Sourcing Leadership to prioritize projects. In coordination with these partners, develop a standard method to analyze project value/savings and present this value to leadership.
• Sourcing Project Lead
  • Lead project teams in support of complex, and often critical, cross functional sourcing and supply chain strategies and related business initiatives. Utilize continuous improvement methods to drive efficiency and value for the supply chain organization.
• Develop an expertise in the strategic sourcing process
  • Teams with multiple Supply Chain teams and other subject matter experts to learn and create commodity / services sourcing strategies. Through the management of the analyst team projects, the PM will develop a strong knowledge of Sourcing processes and applications.

Skills you have:

• Project Management skills and experience to drive time-based results and the ability to indirectly influence project members to achieve success.
• Capability to define, document, and deploy standard processes/methodology.
• Experience leading a team or organization in change management and compliance to the new process.
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mindset for reducing waste and non-value add activities.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver multiple projects/tasks with high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Exceptionally strong organizational and communication skills.
• High energy, driven and enthusiastic about opportunities for in-depth sourcing strategy execution.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or equivalent experience. Advanced formal education desirable in business, supply chain, or other relevant field.
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience creating standard processes and deploying these in a team environment.
• Knowledge of sourcing and supply chain management.
• Strong problem solving and data driven decision-making skills.
• CPIM, CPSM, or PMP similar certification a plus.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification desirable.
• ERP/MRP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of supply chain, manufacturing engineering, project management or operations management experience.
• Demonstrated ability and examples of managing cross-functional projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• General knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote)

Who we are:

We are a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we employ approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.

EEO Statement:

Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7427.

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We 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.