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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 thats you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative and operational support directly to the Vice President and General Manager of the Sensing, Safety & Industrial Components business. In this role, you will enhance executive effectiveness by managing complex schedules, supporting communications, coordinating meetings and travel, maintaining confidentiality, and preparing materials that enable a strong partnership and consistent operational cadence across the business. You will report to VP/GM Sensing, Safety, & Industrial Components. You will work Hybrid in Milwaukee, WI.
Primary Responsibilities:
Executive Meeting Planning & Preparation
Plan and support a wide range of meetings (virtual, onsite, and offsite), ensuring audio-visual, network, and logistical requirements are met; arrange refreshments and meals as needed
Schedule, participate in, and support staff and leadership meetings, including agenda development, meeting materials, and minutes
Support the regular cadence of executive leadership meetings by maintaining Microsoft Teams sites, preparing materials, and coordinating follow-up on action items between meetings
Partner with the Director, Strategic Operations for ITD and other ITD leadership team members to manage executive cadence, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring leaders are prepared with the right materials, context, and follow-ups to drive effective decision-making.
Create and edit spreadsheets, charts, presentations, and written content using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and related tools
Executive Communication, Organization & Prioritization
Manage and maintain complex executive calendars and daily schedules
Support internal and external communications, including emails, presentations, and reports, to help executives achieve business objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming requests; independently review, prioritize, respond to, and redirect inquiries as appropriate
Act on behalf of the executive during absences, exercising initiative and judgment to ensure continuity and timely decision-making
Proactively monitor follow-ups, commitments, and outstanding actions to ensure alignment and closure
Assist in prioritizing executive emails and requests
Collaborate with administrative peers to level workload, provide backup support during absences, and ensure consistency of practices across the segment
Build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization, including global partners
Travel & Expense Support
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodations, and logistics
Partner with internal Rockwell Automation contacts to ensure international travel documentation (passports, visas) is accurate and up to date
Support Travel & Expense processes, including documentation preparation and reconciliation, in partnership with the Travel & Entertainment team
Maintain strong familiarity with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
The Essentials - You Will Have:
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
What We Offer:
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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
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Rockwell Automations 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.