AI Co-Innovation Engineering Program Manager

Rockwell Automation

. Drive operational rigor of complex, cross-functional AI and autonomy programs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,400 - $195,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management within AI and technical environments, leveraging strong communication and strategic planning skills to drive cross-functional collaboration and optimize program outcomes.

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Program ManagementAI Systems KnowledgeCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Strategy DevelopmentExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementAI/ML EngineeringSoftware EngineeringPerformance MetricsOKRsKPI DevelopmentTechnical Feasibility AnalysisRoboticsAgentic FrameworksMulti-Stakeholder Program Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ML PipelinesReference ArchitecturesDecision LogsEngagement StrategiesBusiness Rhythms

Industry Keywords

AIAutonomyTechnical PartnershipsSoftware DevelopmentData Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive operational rigor of complex, cross-functional AI and autonomy programs
Serve as a technical thought partner to engineering teams and external technology partners
Manage programs end-to-end, including plans, milestones, performance metrics, risks, and resource needs
Define and run communication plans, landing strategies, business rhythms, executive updates, and decision logs
Establish objectives and success criteria, hold teams accountable, and shepherd decisions to closure
Use OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics to demonstrate program value and business impact
Identify process gaps and drive portfolio optimization
Shape technical strategy for programs with strategic technology partners
Advise stakeholders on technical feasibility and trade-offs involving agentic frameworks, robotics, and applied AI
Critically review technical design documents and ask questions
Promote reference architectures, standards, and reusable patterns
Translate technology partner drivers into engagement strategies aligned with the roadmap
Map partner capabilities to internal opportunities
Qualify and prioritize partner opportunities and develop technical engagement plans
Engage engineering, product, and R&D teams to confirm execution capability and unblock obstacles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Employer will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of program management experience in software, AI, or other deeply technical environments
Experience running complex, multi-stakeholder programs with engineering teams as a primary audience
Track record of producing executive-quality updates and driving alignment in writing
Background as a software engineer, AI/ML engineer, or in an adjacent technical role
Working knowledge of modern AI systems — LLMs, agentic frameworks, ML pipelines — and/or robotics and autonomy stacks
Experience working with or inside technology partnerships, including joint engineering, co-development, or vendor/partner integrations
Experience building and running programs requiring cross-org collaboration and leadership support
Passion for product roadmaps shaped by AI capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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