Automation Robotics Solutions Manager
Omron Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Australia
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced individual who brings leadership, business acumen and technical insight to build an elite team. As the Manager of Automation and Robotics Solutions, you will establish our first Automation and Robotics Solution Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre in Sydney and subsequently roll out the concept across Australia and New Zealand, taking charge of growing and nurturing our solution amp; service business. Your role will involve forming partnerships, securing funding, and innovating business models to transform Oceania industries through world-leading automation and robotics solutions
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Who we are:
OMRON is a global leader in the vibrant and fast-growing automation and robotics field. We develop quality technology incorporating Robotics, Automation, IoT, Big Data, Safety solutions and Machine Vision. We work seamlessly with businesses across a wide range of industries to help drive their digital transformation.
We are large enough to make a difference, Smart enough to listen.
Our company employs 28,000 people worldwide. Locally, across Australasia we have seven locations and over one hundred employees. Our engineering solutions empower more than 5000 customers many of them are high-profile organizations.
We’re mature enough to provide stability, Young enough to think ahead.
During the past 90 years, we’ve proudly achieved a host of World Firsts, including Machine vision-guided robots, 2D codes, ATM Machines, Digital blood pressure monitors, Proximity sensors, etc. For the recent decade, we’ve been continuously named as one of the World’s Top 100 innovative companies.
We plan to supercharge our growth by implementing an ambitious long-term plan: Shaping the Future 2030.
About the role
1. Automation and Robotics Proof of Concept Centre Management:
1) Establishment: Plan, design, and setup Proof of Concept centres in Oceania
2) Envision Factory of the Future: Collaborate with industrial partners to offer visionary services, reshaping landscapes by integrating automation and robotics technologies for enhanced competitiveness and business success.
3) Proof of Concept (PoC): Oversee the development of innovative solutions by creating and validating proof of concepts in collaboration with partners and cross-functional teams.
4) Centre of Excellence (CoE):
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Develop talents and enhance Oceanian Sales and Engineer capabilities through mentoring, coaching, working groups, and more.
- Offer training, expertise, consulting, knowledge sharing and collaborative project services internally and externally.
2. Business Model Transformation:
1) Innovation: Lead efforts to develop new and sustainable business models that leverage PoC centre capabilities and drive industry-wide transformation through advanced solutions.
2) Service Business amp; Partnership Development:
- Lead service business operations, cooperate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including government officials, partners, investors, and internal cross functions, aiming to expand the engineering and service business and achieve company sales and profit targets.
- Generate market excitement and adhere to structured sales processes to foster growth.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with universities, system integrators, OEMs and industry leaders to foster synergistic business opportunities.
3) Funding and Grants: Secure investment from overseas parent companies and government funding and grants through compelling presentations and proposals.
3. Oceania Engineering Leadership:
1) Thought Leadership Industry 4.0:
- Influence local market, support MD and State Managers to build C-lever business relationships, boardroom presentations amp; follow-ups.
- Advise and support Top Management on engineering and technology direction and strategy.
2). Knowledge amp; Resource Management:
- Generate and promote content (articles, videos, seminars, marketing events etc.)
- Chairman of the OCN Engineering Committee; Organise Engineering development activities.
- Collaborate and maintain regular contact with Global and Regional Automation Centres and headquarters, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on initiatives and strategies.
- Assist key customers and projects.
4. Any other tasks assigned by the direct Manager.
Requirements
Whom we’re looking for:
1. Leadership: Strong and robust leadership skills, characterized by decisiveness an