Engineering Manager IT

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

The Engineering Manager IT India will build and lead the development and operational performance of the India-based IT team. You will focus on aligning India capabilities with the global IT strategy, maturing the organizational culture, and driving greater collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a passion for fostering innovation, building collaborative environments, and ensuring operational excellence in a transforming IT landscape. You will be responsible overseeing the deliverables of the local teams and promoting a high-performance culture within the team. We are looking for a technical leader with a strong understanding of the engineering landscape in India and the ability to navigate market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide People Leadership & Alignment to India IT Infra & Ops team. Be proactive by nature, not an order taker, driving alignment with the global IT and business objectives.
• Collaborate with global leadership to develop and execute strategies that support IT transformation, innovation, and the long-term growth of the India-based team.
• Drive initiatives that align India operations with the broader company vision and technology roadmap, enabling the growth and scalability of the organization.
• Champion efforts to enhance collaboration, communication, and transparency within the India team and across global functions.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and adaptability, encouraging a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to foster cross-functional teamwork and break down silos between departments, ensuring that India operations are fully integrated into the global organizational culture.
• Hire and develop engineering and operations functions including cloud, security, governance, business applications, and development. Build and develop a strong team within India, mentoring leads and cultivating high-potential talent.
• Lead efforts to attract top talent in India, ensuring the team has the skills and capabilities to support evolving IT and business needs.
• Partner with HR to design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, professional development, and retention.
• Establish and drive KPIs to continuously level up the teams' capabilities and execution.
• Foster a learning culture to keep up with modern trends.
• Oversee the day-to-day deliverables of the India team, focusing on meeting timelines, operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with global standards.
• Implement processes that improve collaboration between the India-based teams and other global regions, ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and insights to enhance operational performance and contribute to global best practices.
• Serve as a key representative of India operations to global leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and addressing challenges related to resources, performance, and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-regional leaders to influence strategic decisions, ensuring the unique contributions of the India team are recognized and leveraged effectively.
• Contribute to the development of IT strategies by providing insights from the India team and driving the execution of technology initiatives.
• Foster an environment that encourages innovation and the adoption of new technologies, enabling India to be a key player in the company's digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Engineering.
• Experience in IT Infrastructure & Operations domain preferably in Cloud/ Network / Hosting / Databases management
• 10+ years of overall experience with at least 5 years of experience managing & scaling teams in India.
• Proven experience in leading teams through strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and cultural maturity.
• Proven leading skills with the ability to foster collaboration across global teams and functions.
• Experience in aligning India IT with Enterprise IT & business strategy, within a technology-driven organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

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.