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HPO Program LeadRockwell Automation • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
HPO Program Lead

HPO Program Lead

Rockwell Automation • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 a High Performance Organization (HPO) Lead, you help shape how your teams work and win. As a strategic change leader, you’ll guide people, processes, and technology toward higher levels of efficiency, quality, and predictability. You will empower teams to collaborate more effectively, adopt modern ways of working, make data‑driven decisions, and improve. This role is ideal for someone who excels at influencing across a global organization, simplifying complex challenges, and helping others. You will report directly to the Director, PMO, Business Operations and HPO. You will work Hybrid at one of Rockwell office locations at Milwaukee, Mequon, WI or Eden Prairie, MN or Chelmsford, MA or Kitchener, ON Canada.

The Essentials - You Will Have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
  • We require legal authorization to work in the US. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • The ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

  • Typically requires a minimum 5+ Years of related experience.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management certificate or PMP certification.
  • Experience with or certification in one or more Agile methodologies, e.g. certified scrum master
  • Experience planning projects with Project applications (i.e. Microsoft Project, Powerpoint and Word)
  • Experience with Atlassian suite of applications : Jira, Jira Align and Confluence
  • Experience in Lean Strategy Deployment, LPM, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Facilitation skills for portfolio and executive-level discussions.
  • Experience leading organizational change.
  • Experience leading global, programs.
  • Responsibilities

    Lean Portfolio Management Leadership

  • Facilitate LPM ceremonies : Portfolio Sync (monthly), Strategic Portfolio Review (quarterly), and Participatory Budgeting.
  • Establish and maintain governance, schedule, standards, and structure for all LPM ceremonies.
  • Advance LPM maturity by improving portfolio flow, tooling consistency, visibility, and decision-making speed.
  • Partner with global and enterprise teams to adopt standardized portfolio management processes, methodologies, and tools.
  • Ensure agreement between Motion's portfolio priorities, resource allocation, and strategic goals.
  • Communicate decisions, changes, risks, and outcomes across all partner groups.
  • Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership

  • Execute the annual Lean Strategy Deployment process for Motion.
  • Partner with cross‑functional leaders to create Breakthrough Objectives (BTOs).
  • Convert BTOs into aligned annual priorities and integrate all projects into a unified action plan.
  • Lead disciplined monthly performance reviews ensuring accountability and learning.
  • Standardize, simplify, and globally replicate business processes to optimize performance.
  • Develop clear change and communication plans for organizational transitions.
  • Manage surveys, readiness assessments, and feedback loops.
  • Create communication materials, leadership briefs, and updates.
  • AI‑Driven Automation & Decision Enablement

  • Identify opportunities to implement and improve workflows by using AI‑driven automation to enhance productivity, predictability, and proactive decision‑making.
  • Partner with digital / IT and analytics teams to align AI capabilities to our needs.
  • Use AI tools to reduce manual effort and strengthen visibility of our strategy.
  • Metrics, Governance & Operational Excellence

  • Lead the acquisition, reliability, and analysis of performance data including root‑cause insights.
  • Support adoption of enterprise-wide resource management strategies and tools.
  • Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Create mitigations for underperforming metrics and remove systemic barriers.
  • Advocate for Motion's needs to the enterprise HPO team.
  • Cross‑Functional Partner Enablement & Training

  • Align engineering, PMO, product management, and BU leadership around HPO strategies.
  • Provide onboarding for teams adopting new tools and methods.
  • Ensure usage of portfolio and resource management tools.
  • Build relationships with enterprise HPO, ITD, and global partners.
  • Identify needs and ensure adoption of tools, methods, and software that accelerate our goals.
  • What We Offer

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
  • The total target compensation is from $ 89,040.00 - $ 133,560.00 USD Annual for US based candidates AND $ 82,640.00 - $ 123,960.00 CAD Annual for Canada based candidates. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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

    This role be part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

    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.

    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.

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