Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
Symbotic is seeking a dynamic Director, Project Management to lead the planning and execution of large-scale automation projects at customer sites. In this role, you will manage a team of project managers overseeing a portfolio of $250M+, while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders and customers to deliver high-quality, revenue-generating solutions. You will serve as the single point of accountability for your portfolio—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
This role requires a strong leader who thrives in a highly cross-functional environment, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, finance, installation, and commissioning teams, while also engaging directly with customer executives.
What we do
Our Project Management team plays a critical role in technical automation projects, ensuring that the project is successfully executed, on time, and within budget. They serve as a key liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and management, ensuring that the project is executed smoothly and successfully, meeting its objectives and delivering value to the organization.
What you’ll do
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers in executing complex automation programs managing a portfolio of $250+ million.
Oversee project delivery performance—managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Act as the primary escalation point for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding cost, schedule, quality, or safety issues.
Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and drive proactive action plans to keep projects on track.
Provide clear communication and weekly updates on progress, risks, and wins to Symbotic leadership and customer executives.
Champion consistency by ensuring compliance with Symbotic’s project delivery standards and best practices.
Partner with the PMO to sponsor continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and strengthen cross-functional collaboration.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and growth within your team.
What you’ll need
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering; MBA preferred.
PMP certification strongly preferred; Lean principles a plus.
Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience in large-scale, cross-functional environments integrating hardware, software, and controls.
Minimum 5 years of direct people management experience.
Background in material handling, industrial automation, or robotics strongly preferred; experience in e-commerce, micro-fulfillment, or goods-to-person systems is a plus.
Knowledge of agile development practices, with experience leading teams transitioning from waterfall to agile or hybrid approaches.
Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and align competing priorities across technical and business teams.
Proficiency in Smartsheet, MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
Skilled in leveraging metrics and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
A collaborative, motivational leader who excels in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Our Environment
Remote, field-based position. Travel is required up to 65% of the time.
Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible to own a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Approximately 75% of time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
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About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
The base range for this position in the posted location is $186,000.00 - $255,200.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.Top Skills
What We Do
The Symbotic story began in 2007 with a bold vision: to solve real-world challenges in the supply chain. Since then, we have combined deep expertise in warehouse operations with breakthrough technology to transform how goods are moved.
Today, Symbotic delivers fully automated, end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world’s largest retailers and wholesalers. Our systems integrate advanced robotics and A.I. to address the complexity of modern distribution, helping customers achieve new levels of efficiency, speed, and flexibility.
At the core of our platform is intelligent software that orchestrates fleets of autonomous robots within a high-density structure. This reinvention of warehouse automation enables faster throughput, maximized storage capacity, and precise order accuracy—creating measurable value across the supply chain.
We leverage innovations drawn from fields such as self-driving vehicles, computer vision, data analytics, machine learning, and structural design. to tackle the hardest problems in warehouse logistics. With our solutions, customers can streamline operations, reduce costs, and respond quickly to changing consumer demands.
Why Work With Us
Our robots are responsible for getting food and merchandise to thousands of store shelves across North America. We have both the excitement and ambition of a startup and the benefits of a proven company. We do important work for some of the biggest companies in the world; together we are changing entire industries.
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