Technical Support Project Manager, Site Startup

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Logistics • Robotics
Reinvent the Warehouse & Reimagine the Supply Chain®
The Role

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 Technical Support Project Manager to join our growing Technical Support team focused on Site Startup operations. This pivotal role ensures technical support readiness and alignment during new warehouse deployments. The Project Manager will serve as the central coordination point across commissioning, engineering, IT install, and software teams—ensuring smooth site startup, efficient cross-functional collaboration, and process standardization. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with strong project management capabilities, technical aptitude, and experience working in highly cross-functional environments—ideally within warehouse automation, industrial systems, or robotics. 

What we do 

The Technical Support Team is part of the Service Operations Organization. The team is responsible for our system stand-up and continued operation inside our clients’ sites. The teams work together to enhance the client relationship by providing timely feedback and response to issues/concerns and finding solutions. Technical Support Teams encompass all aspects of our system from controls and electrical, to software and networking; if it’s production-impacting, Technical Support will be responsible for solving the scenarios at hand. 

What you’ll do 

  • Coordinate the planning, execution, and refinement of technical support readiness processes and support for new site deployments. 

  • Develop relationships with cross-functional partners to solve project deployment issues upstream 

  • Develop and manage tools and trackers (Smartsheet, Excel, IMS) to monitor startup deliverables and support milestones. 

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce reactivity to issues, and increase visibility to introduction of new equipment and technologies. 

  • Identify project blockers and process deficiencies in current site startups and develop scalable solutions that promote long-term efficiency and standardization. 

  • Create and work within flexible frameworks that allow for changes in scope and priority to be integrated easily.  

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

What you’ll need 

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, Project Management, or related technical field preferred. Equivalent experience considered 

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical project management or coordination for complex, cross-functional projects or deployments. 

  • Strong technical acumen: 

  • Automation, control systems, and hardware/software integration/commissioning within warehouse automation, robotics, or industrial systems. 

  • Understanding of PLCs, complex control systems, and software/hardware dependencies. 

  • Familiarity with common equipment: safety devices, motors, VFDs, sensors, etc. 

  • Exposure to robotic systems (a plus). 

  • Basic networking knowledge and admin-level experience with Windows operating systems. 

  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills. 

  • Proficient in project scheduling and visualization tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project). 

  • Skilled in creating Gantt charts and KPI dashboards. 

  • Demonstrated experience coordinating High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet, familiarity with IMS tools and basic project scheduling software. 

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to influence across teams. 

 

Our Environment 

  • Up to 30% 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.  

  • The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly. 

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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. 

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The Company
HQ: Wilmington, MA
2,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

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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