Manager, Embedded Software Development

Rockwell Automation•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$164,160 - $246,240•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Manager, Embedded Software Development to provide technical leadership and vision for motor-control, embedded software development, embedded platforming, and toolkit development. The role influences the business roadmap and supports active launch programs while helping develop a future vision. The manager fosters a culture of ownership, transparency, innovation, engagement, and belonging, and advocates for process transformation toward world-class development with a focus on AI-native workflows. The manager will collaborate globally to develop an embedded software repository used across the product portfolio to reduce time to market, share technical debt, and provide a common user experience. They will ensure products launch at the expected time, scope, and quality to realize the business vision. The role partners with Product and Project Management, global engineering peers, and Release Train Engineers to support incremental value delivery throughout program increments. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Embedded Systems and is based at the Eden Prairie, Minnesota office. The hybrid policy expects employees to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, unless business obligations require them to work elsewhere. Domestic and global travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Typically, at least 5 years of management experience.
Experience leading highly technical teams with increasing responsibility over time.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in developing embedded platform or toolkit solutions.
Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Background developing products according to IEC 61508 and IEC 62443.
Proficiency developing embedded software solutions using Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Knowledge of motor control algorithms.
Experience establishing bidirectional process traceability between requirements, implementation, and test.
Experience with generative artificial intelligence methods.
Ability to take a broad view when approaching issues and use a global lens.
Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
Ability to create a climate where people are motivated to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Ability to develop and deliver communications that convey an understanding of different audiences' needs.
Ability to recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Willingness to travel domestically and globally for up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Staff the team within the annual operating plan and onboard team members to become effective contributors.
Provide technical leadership and vision for active launch programs and help develop a future vision.
Lead technical work in motor control, embedded software development, embedded platforming, and toolkit development.
Influence the business roadmap using technical expertise.
Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, innovation, engagement, and belonging.
Advocate for process transformation toward world-class development, with a focus on AI-native workflows.
Collaborate globally to develop an embedded software repository leveraged across the portfolio to reduce time to market, share technical debt, and provide a common user experience.
Ensure products launch at the expected time, scope, and quality to realize the business vision.
Partner with Product and Project Management and global engineering peers to support innovation, ownership, and engagement.
Collaborate with Release Train Engineers to ensure embedded platform teams develop incremental value throughout program increments.