APS Transformation & Enablement 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 Rockwell Automation is looking for an APS Transformation & Enablement Lead – Kinaxis to drive change management, training, and adoption for a major supply chain planning transformation. You will translate strategic APS goals into daily behaviors across material planning and S&OP, partnering with leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure readiness, alignment, and sustained adoption. This position sits at the intersection of business transformation, process change, and platform enablement—focusing on embedding APS into how employees execute planning work. We're looking for a hands‑on change leader with strong Kinaxis expertise who can deliver practical, role‑based learning, support ongoing capability releases, and help build long‑term internal APS proficiency. You will report to the Project/Program Manager and have a working hybrid schedule. Your Responsibilities: Lead the design and execution of change management strategies and plans that support APS deployment and long-term adoption. Build and drive training strategies, role-based learning plans, and user readiness activities aligned to system-enabled business processes. Partner with project teams, business leaders, process owners, and implementation partners to ensure training content reflects real workflows and configured Kinaxis capabilities. Conduct stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, readiness evaluations, and resistance mitigation planning. Lead or support train-the-trainer programs, learning ladders, and reinforcement plans to build internal APS capability over time. Support adoption of new releases and enhancements by helping users understand both the business value and practical system implications of change. Develop communications and enablement materials for a range of audiences, from end users to leadership stakeholders. Help establish sustainable change and learning practices that reduce long-term reliance on external partners and strengthen internal ownership of the platform. The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The ability to travel globally 30% of the time. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: 8+ years experience in Supply Chain, Change Management, Program or Project management. Certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) or Project Management (PMP). Experience with Kinaxis Maestro learning paths, role-based enablement, or train-the-trainer models. Experience supporting release adoption, hypercare, or continuous improvement in an APS environment. Experience collaborating with supply chain, IT, and implementation teams during enterprise system transformations. 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 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. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-LifeAtRok #LI-Hybrid #LI-AO1 For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $115,760 - $173,640 with an annual target bonus of 8% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found here. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit 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!