Global Industry Consultant (CPG) - Digital Transformation Strategy

Job Description The Global Industry Consultant (IC) serves as a manufacturing technology strategist and trusted advisor to global consumer packaged goods (CPG) customers. The role combines expertise in industrial operations, automation, digital transformation, and OT/IT convergence to help manufacturers modernize production systems, improve operational performance, and accelerate progress toward autonomous operations. The IC will report to the Director of Global Industry Consulting for CPG and work remotely. Responsibilities Manufacturing Digital Transformation Leadership – guide global manufacturers in defining and executing digital transformation strategies focused on production, quality, maintenance, sustainability, and workforce productivity, and help customers establish roadmaps connecting operational technology, industrial data, edge platforms, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and AI capabilities. Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Architecture – use expertise in industrial automation systems, manufacturing operations, industrial networks, edge computing, 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 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 – voice 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 qualification and prioritization of strategic opportunities aligned to CPG industry requirements. Qualifications Essentials Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience. Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship for employment visas. Valid driver’s license. Ability to travel 30‑50% of the time to customers. Preferred 8+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, process engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives. Direct experience within Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturing or manufacturing‑focused system integration organizations. Demonstrated experience solving operational challenges in production environments. Strong understanding of Industrial Automation and Control Systems, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES, OT, industrial networking, data platforms, edge computing, and cloud‑based manufacturing solutions. Knowledge of ISA‑95, Purdue Model, Industry4.0 concepts, OPAF, CESMII, PackML, Weihenstephan, MQTT, OPCUA, Unified Namespace, or related manufacturing standards. Understanding of manufacturing performance management, production systems, and operational improvement methodologies. Strong workshop facilitation and strategic communication capabilities. Experience bridging technical, operational, and business discussions. Experience with Rockwell Automation solutions including Logix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Plex, Fiix, FactoryTalk Optix, FactoryTalk Hub, Industrial Data Fabric, Analytics, Edge, and AI‑related offerings. Experience working with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or industrial cloud ecosystems in manufacturing environments. Experience developing industrial architectures spanning plant floor, edge, and cloud. Experience leading multi‑site digital transformation programs. Benefits Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision. 401(k) plan. Paid Time Off. Parental and Caregiver Leave. Flexible Work Schedule. Other U.S. benefits available – refer to the benefits page. Rockwell Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact our services team at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rockwell Automation