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Executive Thought Leadership Manager

Rockwell Automation
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Dec 17, 2025
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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 thework 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

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:

  • Oversee global customer advocacy program; developing emotional and inspiring content across formats and amplify across activation channels
  • Ensure a consistent, scalable, and repeatable process for identifying and creating executive level narratives and customer advocacy content in alignment with go-to-market priorities
  • Demonstrated experience building trust and influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, and verbal communication skills along with a high level of attention to detail and time management
  • Stays committed while being flexible and adaptable, and use data to make good decisions
  • Experience working across large corporate environments, coordinating the corporate matrix, and leveraging cross-company functions for maximum impact.
  • Demonstrated successful executive presence, excellent interpersonal skills, a track record for bring out the best in people, and a proven ability to influence others
  • Works well under pressure and is motivated in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  • 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:

  • 6+ years marketing communications, executive communication, public relations, or marketing experience in the technology industry or focused on technology topics
  • 3+ years of experience building effective strategies and channels to reach a variety of internal and external audiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field

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.

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

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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.

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