Proposal Process Lead

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

Position Summary:
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Proposal Process Lead to elevate our proposal operations through process innovation and cross-functional leadership. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, ensuring process consistency, and enabling scalable growth. As a domain expert, you will partner with global and regional teams, spearheading initiatives that optimize efficiency, quality, and speed in our proposal lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of proposal processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.- Drive end-to-end process excellence, coordinating complex, cross-functional projects that deliver measurable outcomes.- Develop and implement process metrics and KPIs to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.- Conduct root cause analyses and leverage data insights to inform business decisions.- Facilitate large-scale workshops and working sessions to model, re-engineer, and streamline workflows.- Provide expert consultation on Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methodologies.- Lead the deployment of special programs, productivity initiatives, and change management projects.- Deliver impactful presentations and training sessions to upskill stakeholders on process methodologies and tools.- Act as a key interface between regional, global, and local teams, ensuring alignment on best practices, tools, and compliance.

The Essentials - You will Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations, or related fields.- 5+ years of proven experience in proposal management, process improvement, or project leadership within a complex, matrixed organization.- Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels.- Proficient in data analysis, with the ability to extract business insights and inform strategic decisions.- Experienced in project management methodologies; certification is a plus.- Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma; Yellow Belt required, Green/Black Belt preferred.- Skilled at leading by influence, fostering collaboration across diverse, multicultural teams.- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Experience working within global and regional frameworks, ensuring consistency and compliance with corporate standards.- Fluent in English; proficiency in Portuguese or Spanish is a plus.
- 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._
- We believe that employee diversity is an important element of our common future. We provide opportunities for talent growth with the entire organization. We support equality by celebrating the individuality of every person, regardless of their origin and identity. We appreciate the unique cultural pattern and variety of experiences in each of us. We invite all who want to join and change the world of Our organization._

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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.