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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 EPC Partner Activation Manager is responsible for driving strategic engagement, activation, and growth of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners. You will ensure alignment across sales, technical, and partner teams to position solutions early in project lifecycles and accelerate participation in large-scale capital projects (e.g., data centers, energy, industrial).
You will report to the Director, Global EPC and work in a hybrid environment from a Rockwell Automation office location.
EPC Partner Activation
Identify, prioritize, and engage key EPCs across target industries (data centers, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing)
Develop and execute account activation plans for top EPC partners globally
Drive cross-functional alignment (Sales, Business Units, Marketing, Supply Chain)
Establish standard operating rhythms (QBRs, cadence calls, pipeline reviews)
Opportunity Development
Influence specifications and standards (e.g., controls, electrical, automation)
Support strategic pursuits and bid strategies with EPCs
Facilitate early technical engagement and solution positioning
Identify whitespace opportunities and expansion within EPC accounts
Commercial & Strategic Alignment
Develop joint value propositions with EPC partners
Align on go-to-market strategies (verticals, regions, priority clients)
Support partnership agreements, frameworks, and preferred vendor positioning
Monitor competitive landscape and partner sentiment
Risk Mitigation & Execution
Identify risks in project pipeline (schedule, scope, spec alignment)
Escalate and resolve issues impacting EPC engagement or positioning
Ensure consistency and quality in partner interactions globally
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Bachelor's Degree
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 Preferred - You Might Also Have:
5+ years of experience in EPCs, industrial automation, or large capital projects.
Experience with EPC business models and project lifecycle (FEED → EPC → commissioning)
5+ years of experience in partner management or program management
Commercial and technical acumen (controls, electrical, automation)
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.
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.
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For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $102,560 - $153,840 with an annual target bonus of 5% 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 +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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