Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. 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. As a Lead Product Manager, you will manage a Product Management team and be accountable for setting the product vision, roadmap, and product-market-fit.

You will lead activities to align stakeholders with the product strategy and broader Rockwell Automation priorities, including outcome-based selling and ARR. You will advocate for the end-user, drive Voice-of-Customer research, and partner closely with engineering, operations, and development to shape the customer experience. You will report to the Product Manager Head.

Manage a team of Product Managers, providing direct supervision to professional individual contributors. Manage and align stakeholders to the product strategy; Lead activities to set the strategic business direction and alignment with development, operations, and engineering services partners. Drive effective Voice-of-Customer / User Research with current and prospective customers to identify pain points at a market and user level.

Ensure effective documentation of requirements using agreed techniques such as use cases, personas, user stories, and specifications. Advocate for the end-user and shape the customer experience within the product.



Create partnerships with engineering to align customer expectations with development of product/solutions.

Monitor industry trends and competitive threats within target automation markets and their technical impact on the portfolio and Rockwell Automation's strategy and priorities. Champion innovation in the product line by creating product differentiation, solution/attachment opportunities, and acting as a thought leader. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience Legal authorization to work in Canada is required. 7+ years of product management, solution delivery, technical consulting, commercial portfolio management, or solution sales experience. ~ At least 3 years of demonstrated experience leading activities or medium to large projects (people management experience not required). ~ Deep exposure to the application of managed products in automation, across multiple industries. ~ Experience in automation, operational IT, related standards, and Industry 4.0 / Industrial Internet of Things. ~ Experience communicating product updates, milestones, and progress to internal and external partners as a product ambassador with team members, partners, customers, and industry and standards organisations.



~ Experience representing the business in critical meetings with customers, sales, and management teams. ~ Experience with market analysis including distinctive competencies, competitive landscape, and asset assessment. ~ Understanding of business financials: revenue, pricing, buy/build/partner, cost to serve, profitability, and new ideas.

Health

Insurance including Medical and Dental Health Care Spending Account (HCSA - dependent on the plan chosen) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement plans Employer Paid DC Pension Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that adapts with your personal life. For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from ($135,400 CAD - $169,300 CAD) with an annual target bonus of (7%) of base salary.

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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 , we encourage you to apply anyway. We are an Equal Chance 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 (519) 618-4899.

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