Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs

Symbotic LLC; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs to join our Strategic Value Realization team within the Finance organization. The role oversees the Install Budget for Master Agreements, driving cost optimization, schedule acceleration and risk mitigation.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, define budgets, monitor variances, and report on KPI performance to executives, ensuring profitable program execution in a dynamic, remote-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience, minimum 3 years of management.
• Experience in contract/commercial management with team leadership.
• Proven experience negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex contracts.
• Strong financial acumen in pricing, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting.
• Deep understanding of contractual risk management, governance and compliance.
• Proficient in Excel and CLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial optimization across the Install budget portfolio, reducing manpower, lowering costs, and accelerating delivery.
• Structure and implement financial protection mechanisms against inflation, macro shifts and price changes.
• Establish and govern project budgets, monitor variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Identify, negotiate and maximize incentives, bonuses, credits and other value opportunities.
• Define, track and report KPIs, contract scorecards, and executive reporting.
• Monitor milestones and ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements before approval.
• Partner with finance, procurement, operations, legal, and executives to strengthen governance and mitigate risk.

Skills

Contract management

MSA negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CLM systems

Job description

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 Manager, Commercial Excellence-Installation Programs to join our Strategic Value Realization team within our Finance organization. Your job will be to oversee the Install Budget for the organization's Master Agreements portfolio, driving financial optimization through cost reduction, schedule acceleration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we do

The Finance organization is responsible for financial reporting requirements, weekly and monthly reporting, preparation of Management Review Packages, investor relations support, business forecasting, M&A modeling, and strategic ad hoc projects. The Strategic Value Realization team partners across the business to maximize commercial outcomes, optimize contract performance, reduce operational costs, and improve program execution through disciplined financial governance and value-focused decision-making.

What you’ll do

• Lead financial optimization efforts across the Install budget portfolio, identifying opportunities to reduce jobsite manpower requirements, lower overall costs, and accelerate customer delivery schedules.
• Structure and implement financial protection mechanisms that mitigate inflationary pressures, macroeconomic shifts, escalating price points, and other commercial risks.
• Establish and govern project budget baselines, monitor variances, and drive corrective actions to prevent scope creeping and preserve profitability.
• Identify, negotiate, and maximize contract-based incentives, performance bonuses, credits, and other value-generating commercial opportunities.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators, compliance metrics, contract scorecards, and executive-level performance reporting.
• Monitor operational milestones and program deliverables to ensure performance requirements are achieved prior to approval of associated contractual obligations.
• Partner with finance, procurement, operations, legal, and executive stakeholders to strengthen commercial governance, improve contract performance, and mitigate program risk.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Proven experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, finance, or related disciplines, including leadership of teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing large-scale Master Service Agreements (MSAs), supplier agreements, and complex commercial contracts.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated expertise in pricing strategies, cost analysis, budget management, profitability optimization, and financial forecasting.
• Deep understanding of contractual risk management, compliance requirements, commercial governance, and performance management frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, with strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Remote Opportunity

Our environment

• Up to 30% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ.
• 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.

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 $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 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.