Global Industry Consultant (CPG) – Digital Transformation Strategy

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 Global Industry Consultant (IC) serves as a manufacturing technology strategist and trusted advisor to global CPG customers. You will combine expertise in industrial operations, automation, digital transformation, and OT/IT convergence to help manufacturers modernize production systems, improve operational performance, and accelerate their journey toward autonomous operations. You will bring firsthand experience working within manufacturing environments. You will possess a strong understanding of how various technologies come together to drive business outcomes on the plant floor, including industrial automation, manufacturing execution systems, industrial data platforms, edge computing, cloud technologies, AI-enabled applications, and connected worker solutions. This is not a traditional business consulting or enterprise IT role. Success in this position requires extensive experience supporting manufacturing operations, production systems, industrial automation initiatives, and digital manufacturing programs. This remote role will report to the Director of Global Industry Consulting for CPG. ## Your Responsibilities: ### Manufacturing Digital Transformation Leadership - Guide global manufacturers in defining and executing digital transformation strategies focused on production, quality, maintenance, sustainability, and workforce productivity. - Help customers establish roadmaps connecting operational technology (OT), industrial data, edge platforms, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and AI capabilities. - Translate manufacturing challenges into scalable technical and operational solutions. ### Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Architecture - Use your expertise in industrial automation systems, manufacturing operations, industrial networks, edge computing, industrial data platforms, and cloud architectures to shape customer transformation programs. - Develop reference architectures and use cases that connect plant floor systems to enterprise and cloud environments. - Provide guidance on industrial interoperability standards, data contextualization, and scalable industrial data strategies. ### Executive and Operational Engagement - Engage plant leadership, operations leaders, engineering organizations, manufacturing excellence teams, and executive stakeholders to align technology investments with operational objectives. - Facilitate workshops focused on operational performance, digital operations, autonomous operations, industrial AI, and connected enterprise strategies. - Develop executive messaging and business value frameworks grounded in measurable manufacturing outcomes. ### Industry Thought Leadership - Maintain expertise in emerging manufacturing technologies, industry standards, and digital manufacturing trends. - Represent Rockwell Automation in strategic discussions with customers, partners, industry organizations, and key influencers. - Contribute to industry-specific content, thought leadership, and strategic customer engagements. ### Portfolio Strategy & Customer Advocacy - Be the voice of the customer by identifying capability gaps, emerging requirements, and evolving manufacturing trends. - Collaborate with Product Management, Business Units, Marketing, and Sales to influence future portfolio direction. - Support qualificatio…