Manager - Process Excellence

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 Title: Manager - Process Excellence

Location: Noida/Pune

Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Throughout the world, our flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognised for innovation and excellence. When you choose Rockwell Automation, you join countless experienced employees who have helped us establish our leadership position in the automation industry over the past century.

You join a diverse, inclusive, and global community with experience with innovation. A place where you can partner with great minds and inspiring people. And a corporation backed by the financial strength that inspires growth – and career opportunities.

As much as we focus on our customers, we know our employees are important to our success and future. Helping you develop a rewarding career is a top priority. Because when you succeed, we succeed.

You will be reporting to MANAGER - BI & BUSINESS REPORTING

Your Responsibilities:

The Manager - Process Excellence plays a strategic leadership role in driving operational efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainable change across Rockwell Automation's Business Segments. This position leads a team of Business Process and improvement Leads and collaborates with partners to improve workflows, reduce costs, and enhance customer and employee experience. The manager oversees process mapping, playbook development, and digitization initiatives, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. By aligning team efforts with our goals, you will ensure measurable impact and long-term success across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Excellence & Optimization

• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain Business Process Maps and Playbooks to visualise workflows and document best practices.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend data-driven solutions to enhance performance and scalability.
• Apply BPMN 2.0 standards for process documentation and improvement.

Project & Change Management

• Manage multiple cross-functional projects from scope definition to execution and control.
• Develop project plans, identify risks, and ensure delivery of business outcomes.
• Guide change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of process enhancements.
• Measure project results and communicate impact using clear metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Build relationships across departments to align priorities and gain support for programmes.
• Facilitate workshops and engage SMEs to gather insights and foster innovation.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless integration of processes.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Innovation & Digitization

• Champion digital transformation plans that support infrastructure and managed services.
• Promote innovative thinking and challenge the status quo to improve.
• Use automation and data visualisation tools to enhance decision-making and transparency.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's/master's degree in business, Operations, Project Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management and process improvement roles.
• Proven track record in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in process mapping, BPMN 2.0, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• across all organizational levels.
• Experience in change management within large, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in tools like Miro, Visio, SAP Signavio, Smartsheet, and MS Office Projects.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management platforms.
• Knowledge of Lifecycle Services processes (e.g., Proposals, Order Management, Delivery, Managed Services).

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Six Sigma Belt Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Change Management Certification

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so 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.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.