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

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of industrial control and automation projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, contractual obligations, financial targets, and Rockwell Automation standards.

You will lead the full project lifecycle, from post‑sales handover through commissioning and project closeout, serving as the primary owner of project execution, customer communication, and internal coordination across all involved functions.

You will report to the SPS Regional Manager – Andean

Main Responsibilities

• Lead control and automation projects from order receipt through project closeout.
• Manage overall responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management of assigned projects.
• Be a primary commercial and operational contact with the customer during project execution.
• Manage the project handover from sales/Proposals, ensuring you clearly understand and communicate contractual scope, assumptions, risks, and deliverables.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, and resource plans aligned with contractual commitments.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, panel builders, quality, HSE, and external partners.
• Monitor project financials, including cost control, cash flow, invoicing milestones, and change management.
• Manage project risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and recovery actions.
• Manage change orders, claims, and scope variations with sales and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with Rockwell Automation project management processes, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Lead kickoff meetings, customer progress reviews, and internal project governance meetings.
• Ensure completion of FAT, SAT, commissioning, and final handover activities.
• Prepare and maintain project status reports for customers and internal management.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

The Preferred – You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years of experience managing industrial projects.
• Experience managing projects involving PLC, DCS, HMI/SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with project management fundamentals, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience interpreting contracts, technical scopes, RFQs, and commercial terms.
• Customer management.
• Availability for travel and on‑site work, by the project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Office 365, Teams); familiarity with scheduling tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience managing Oil & Gas projects with sector clients, including direct interaction with operators, EPCs, and end-users.
• Familiarity with Oil & Gas project environments, including:

o Project kickoff meeting processes

o Issuance and management of bonds, guarantees, insurance policies, and related documentation

o Understanding of project site environments, HSE requirements, and customer governance structures

• Experience working within complex contractual and regulated environments.
• Previous coordination with EPC contractors and diverse teams.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation project execution methodologies and tools.

What we offer:

• 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 – We match your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.

We believe that employee diversity is an important element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of our organization.

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