Executive Thought Leadership Manager

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

Rockwell Automation is the world's leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We combine the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more productive and sustainable. We take complex, highly technical hardware, software, services and solutions and make them easy to understand. We believe telling a story about how we're solving business problems is more impactful than marketing a list of features. We believe what we say and what we do must always match. We believe in the power of marketing to build excitement, reach new audiences, grow our business and create unique branded experiences.

As our Executive Thought Leadership Manager, you bring our values to life by developing an executive communication and thought leadership program focused on event and media strategy and messaging and content. You will be a passionate creator, storyteller, and communicator. You will be responsible for the development of strategic messaging, building communications strategies, and providing editorial and writing support for significant business initiatives. You work with passion, dedication and integrity. Your natural curiosity drives you to understand and navigate technological innovations and complex global challenges. You excel at simplifying complexity. You're comfortable with ambiguity but driven to create clear, concise communications. You're an experienced executive communications professional, skilled at effectively communicating brand values, strategy and vision to customers and stakeholders.

You will work in a hybrid environment from our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office and report to the Senior Content and Messaging Manager.

Position Summary:

• Develop strategic and thoughtful messaging and thought leadership for executives with a focus on quality over quantity; work across the marketing team to feed into event, PR, and campaign plans
• Create compelling executive level stories and bring them to life through a variety of formats such as keynote speeches, presentations, bylines, blogs, video, and other media
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external agencies to review and plan for speaking and media opportunities; work in close collaboration to ensure message accuracy and consistency.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years of experience in marketing communications, executive communication, public relations, or marketing experience in the technology industry or focused on technology topics
• 5+ years of experience building effective strategies and channels to reach a variety of internal and external audiences
• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial technology environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience building trust and influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Experience working across large corporate environments, coordinating the corporate matrix, and leveraging cross-company functions for maximum impact.
• Demonstrated successful executive presence, a track record for bringing out the best in people, and a proven ability to influence others

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

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.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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.

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.