Business Systems Project Lead, Asia pacific
Rockwell Automation
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time

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
Job Summary
As a Business Systems Project Lead in the Asia Pacific region, based in Chennai, India, you will join the Global Digital Manufacturing team responsible for digital transformation across our locations worldwide. Using the latest technological solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), you will lead digital transformation plans for our locations in India.
you will be report to Software Eng Systems Mgmt
You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India.
Your Responsibilities
The Essentials - You Will Have:
Our benefits package includes …
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
Job Summary
As a Business Systems Project Lead in the Asia Pacific region, based in Chennai, India, you will join the Global Digital Manufacturing team responsible for digital transformation across our locations worldwide. Using the latest technological solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), you will lead digital transformation plans for our locations in India.
you will be report to Software Eng Systems Mgmt
You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India.
Your Responsibilities
- Development and Implementation: Lead the development and deployment of industrial technology projects, advanced production techniques, and Industry 4.0 solutions with the global roadmap. Use expertise in modern technologies to guide.
- Solution Evaluation: Evaluate multiple technological solutions, assessing both technical capabilities and business viability. Deliver recommendations based on comprehensive analyses.
- Implementation Roadmaps: Develop and execute detailed implementation roadmaps, coordinating with company partners to align deliverables.
- Technical Documentation: Author comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, process flows, and validation protocols. Monitor project progress through tracking and reporting.
- System Design and Maintenance: Architect, document, and maintain essential systems for automated manufacturing equipment, ensuring design and operational reliability.
- MES Integration: Lead the integration of automated manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Provide expert guidance on MES system architecture and implementation.
- Engineering Expertise: Deliver advanced engineering expertise to ensure the operational reliability of Industry 4.0 systems, including IoT, Advanced Analytics, AR, and systems integration. Improve programmes.
- Knowledge Management: Capture and communicate lessons learned to provide technical support for project rollouts in other plants. Maintain a repository of best practices.
- Customer Feedback Analysis: Solicit and document Voice of Customer feedback from manufacturing sites to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate with software engineers and business systems specialists from other regions (NA/LA/AP) to develop and standardise scalable system functionalities, ensuring global consistency and best practice sharing.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Engineering / Mechatronics, or equivalent.
- Postgraduate or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading innovation projects, including Industry 4.0 related projects,
- 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing operations.
- Experience with MES deployment.
- Experience with integrating automated manufacturing equipment with MES systems.
- Experience in project management (minimum 3 years).
- Experience with data structures, data models, or relational database design (SQL databases).
- Knowledge of big data and data analytics tools.
- Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts.
- Familiarity with an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, SMED).
- Ability to travel globally (up to 25%).
- Design and maintain systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
- Integrate automated manufacturing equipment with MES.
- Provide technical advice on MES and manufacturing data systems.
Our benefits package includes …
- Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
- Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
- and other local benefits!
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