Director, Global Lighthouse Industry Solutions
Rockwell Automation
- Location
- Milwaukee Wisconsin United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 19 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Skills
About this role
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
As the Director, Global Lighthouse Industry Solutions , you are responsible for defining, developing, and scaling Rockwell Automation's global Lighthouse Industry Solutions strategy, operating model, and solution portfolio. This role serves as the global leader for Lighthouse Industry Solutions, ensuring industry-specific solutions are standardized, scalable, and aligned with customer needs, Business Unit roadmaps, and strategic growth priorities. You will lead a team of industry experts responsible for solution development, market incubation, strategic pursuit support, and global enablement. You will partner across Sales, Business Units, Services, OEMs, EPCs, System Integrators, and strategic partners to accelerate growth in priority industries and emerging markets.
Your Responsibilities
People Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, coach, and develop a global team of industry experts and solution leaders Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability growth Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations Foster a culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence Lighthouse Strategy & Solution Portfolio Leadership Define and evolve the Lighthouse Industry Solutions strategy, operating model, and governance framework Lead development and commercialization of standardized industry solution portfolios Prioritize industry investments and emerging market opportunities Drive adoption, scalability, and measurable business impact across the organization Solution Architecture & Market Incubation Establish standards, reference architectures, and solution governance processes Align industry solutions with Business Unit roadmaps and market requirements Identify and incubate new industry growth opportunities and commercialization strategies Ensure solutions remain differentiated, repeatable, and scalable Global Enablement & Strategic Pursuits Enable sellers, partners, and industry teams through training, tools, messaging, and best practices Support strategic pursuits through solution leadership and ecosystem alignment Improve win rates through repeatable solution frameworks and standardized offerings Promote adoption of Lighthouse methodologies globally Ecosystem & Cross-Functional Leadership Build alignment across Business Units, Sales, Services, Digital, OEMs, EPCs, and System Integrators Represent Rockwell Automation in customer engagements, industry forums, and strategic initiatives Drive collaboration that accelerates growth and improves customer outcomes The Essentials – You Will Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience Legal authorization to work in the U.S. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% The Preferred – You Might Also Have 8+ years of experience in industry strategy, solution management, technical consulting, product management, business leadership, or related disciplines Experience leading and developing global teams and cross-functional initiatives. Strong communication, organizational influence, and stakeholder management skills Experience developing scalable solution frameworks and commercialization strategies Experience incubating and scaling new market opportunities Deep experience