Associate 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

As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the delivery of cross-functional projects while driving Project governance and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with business stakeholders and project teams to ensure structured execution and process efficiency.

You will report to the CI and Quality Leader and work in a hybrid schedule based in Noida/Pune, India.

Your Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and quality standards

Support Project governance by driving standardized project tracking, reporting, and review mechanisms

Track project progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution

Manage and monitor Continuous Improvement (CI) goals, identifying process gaps and implementing improvements

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and ensure successful Project delivery

Support development, maintenance, governance, and enhancement of the GEBS CI & Automation framework.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, or related field OR equivalent professional experience

Experience in project management, or process improvement roles

Exposure to managing multiple projects and cross-functional stakeholders

Overall Experience of 8-10 Years with 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Automation, Business Transformation, or Process Excellence roles.

Experience driving CI initiatives across cross-functional and global teams.

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Experience leading governance calls, leadership reviews, and executive presentations.

Fluent English language skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening).

Exposure to global work styles and customer engagement across regions

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

Experience in Project governance, reporting frameworks, or project tracking tools

Experience in process documentation, workflows, or operational frameworks

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or formal training in project management methodologies

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.

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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