Program Manager, Vision & Robotics

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 Program Manager, Vision and Robotics to join our Vision and Robotics team within our Cell Engineering organization. Your job will be to own program execution across a portfolio of vision and robotics initiatives, bringing structure and visibility to priorities, schedules, releases, risks and cross-functional dependencies while enabling engineering leaders to focus on technical delivery.

What we do

The Vision and Robotics team develops the technologies that enable Symbotic's robotic cells to perceive, interact with and manipulate the physical environment. The team works across computer vision, perception, robotics and software while partnering closely with controls, cell hardware and other engineering organizations to turn new capabilities into integrated, deployable solutions.

Our work spans new product development, continuous improvement of deployed systems, integration and validation, and the coordination required to introduce new features into customer environments. As Symbotic's installed base and portfolio continue to grow, the team manages an increasing number of parallel initiatives and dependencies across engineering, Customer Success and deployment functions.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end program planning and execution across a portfolio of Vision and Robotics initiatives, including scope, milestones, schedules, dependencies, risks and delivery commitments.

• Build and maintain an integrated roadmap across vision, perception, robotics, software, controls and cell hardware workstreams, translating competing priorities into executable plans.

• Proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints and gaps, driving decisions and escalation before they impact engineering or customer commitments.

• Manage engineering execution through Jira, including backlogs, releases, dependencies, issue tracking and program-health metrics, while continuously improving the processes used to manage work.

• Partner with engineering managers and product stakeholders on prioritization, resource needs, change control and schedule trade-offs, providing clear visibility to leadership. 

• Coordinate integration, validation and release readiness across development labs, testing environments and customer sites, including demonstrations, acceptance activities and deployment milestones.

• Act as a connective point across Engineering, Customer Success, program teams and other stakeholders, ensuring new capabilities and continuous-improvement work are coordinated from development through real-world deployment.

What you'll need

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience

• BS in Engineering, Robotics, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs involving robotics, industrial automation, computer vision, perception, sensing, mechatronics, or similarly integrated systems.

• Strong understanding of hardware, software, controls, systems integration and product-development processes, with experience in NPD and/or NPI environments.

• Proven ability to develop integrated schedules, manage cross-team dependencies, assess risk and capacity, and drive scope and priority decisions across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Hands-on proficiency with Jira and experience using program plans, dashboards and metrics to provide clear visibility into delivery health; experience with Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel is beneficial.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to operate autonomously, challenge priorities constructively and drive alignment across engineers, engineering leaders, executives, customers and external partners.

Our Environment

• Up to 20% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.

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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.

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