Senior Team Leader (maternity cover)

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

We are looking for an Embedded Software Senior Team Lead responsible for coordinating delivery across teams or subsystems while leading engineering teams. You will combine team leadership with ownership of execution, including alignment of priorities, dependencies, and delivery risks.

You will work closely with engineers, Product Owners, and peer Team Leads to ensure consistent execution and integration across components.

You will report to the Manager/Senior Manager, Embedded Software and have a hybrid schedule working in Katowice, Poland.

Your Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead multiple engineering teams and conduct regular 1:1 meetings, feedback sessions, and development planning

• Set and track team goals aligned with organizational priorities

• Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development across teams

Delivery & Cross-Team Coordination

• Coordinate delivery across teams in collaboration with Product Owners and Scrum Masters

• Manage dependencies, identify risks, and ensure effective resolution of issues

• Ensure consistent execution by applying development processes, coding standards, and quality practices

Engineering Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Promote improvements through retrospectives, feedback collection, and process optimization

• Promote engineering practices such as automated testing, CI/CD, and standardization

• Support initiatives such as training programs, knowledge-sharing groups, or internal events

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Electronics, or a related field

• Typically, 5–8 years of experience in embedded software development or a related field

• Background in people management, technical leadership, mentoring, or team coordination
• Track record in leading teams or coordinating work with multiple teams
• Capability to present delivery status, risks, and dependencies to partners
• Expertise in supporting technical decisions using trade-offs and data in collaboration with Product Owners and peer leads

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Knowledge of Agile and SAFe delivery frameworks
• Capability to coordinate delivery across multiple subsystems and projects
• Involvement in driving internal initiatives and organizational programs

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.

• Additional medical care, group insurance

• Company volunteer and donation matching program.

• On-demand digital course library for professional development.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

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.

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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.