Director, Global Lighthouse Industry Solutions

Employer 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 the Director, Global Lighthouse Industry Solutions, you are responsible for defining, developing, and scaling Rockwell Automation’s global Lighthouse Industry Solutions strategy, operating model, and solution portfolio.

This role serves as the global leader for Lighthouse Industry Solutions, ensuring industry-specific solutions are standardized, scalable, and aligned with customer needs, Business Unit roadmaps, and strategic growth priorities. You will lead a team of industry experts responsible for solution development, market incubation, strategic pursuit support, and global enablement.

You will partner across Sales, Business Units, Services, OEMs, EPCs, System Integrators, and strategic partners to accelerate growth in priority industries and emerging markets.

Your Responsibilities

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead, coach, and develop a global team of industry experts and solution leadersDrive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability growthEstablish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectationsFoster a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence

Lighthouse Strategy & Solution Portfolio Leadership

Define and evolve the Lighthouse Industry Solutions strategy, operating model, and governance frameworkLead development and commercialization of standardized industry solution portfoliosPrioritize industry investments and emerging market opportunitiesDrive adoption, scalability, and measurable business impact across the organization

Solution Architecture & Market Incubation

Establish standards, reference architectures, and solution governance processesAlign industry solutions with Business Unit roadmaps and market requirementsIdentify and incubate new industry growth opportunities and commercialization strategiesEnsure solutions remain differentiated, repeatable, and scalable

Global Enablement & Strategic Pursuits

Enable sellers, partners, and industry teams through training, tools, messaging, and best practicesSupport strategic pursuits through solution leadership and ecosystem alignmentImprove win rates through repeatable solution frameworks and standardized offeringsPromote adoption of Lighthouse methodologies globally

Ecosystem & Cross-Functional Leadership

Build alignment across Business Units, Sales, Services, Digital, OEMs, EPCs, and System IntegratorsRepresent Rockwell Automation in customer engagements, industry forums, and strategic initiativesDrive collaboration that accelerates growth and improves customer outcomes

The Essentials – You Will Have

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experienceLegal authorization to work in the U.S.Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

8+ years of experience in industry strategy, solution management, technical consulting, product management, business leadership, or related disciplinesExperience leading and developing global teams and cross-functional initiatives.Strong communication, organizational influence, and stakeholder management skillsExperience developing scalable solution frameworks and commercialization strategiesExperience incubating and scaling new market opportunitiesDeep experience with industrial automation, digital transformation, power systems, manufacturing, infrastructure, or adjacent industriesExperience working with OEMs, EPCs, System Integrators, and strategic partnersStrong commercial acumen with the ability to align solution investments to business outcomesCollaborative mindset with a focus on standardization, scalability, and execution excellence

What We Offer:

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision401kPaid Time offParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to set a schedule flexible with your personal life.To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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.

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

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