Manager, Project Operations

Exol; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Project Operations to join our PMO and lead Regional Project Coordinators across deployment programs. You will drive governance, CRAM risk management, reporting, and action follow-up to ensure predictable delivery in a fast-paced automation environment.

You will partner with Project Directors, Regional Deployment Leads, and cross-functional teams to align priorities, manage milestones, and sustain operational excellence across multiple sites and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in Program Management/PMO across complex multi-site projects.
• At least 2 years of direct people management with distributed teams.
• Hands-on experience in stage-gate governance and risk/issue management.
• Proven ability to lead with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Smartsheet, Jira, SharePoint, Tableau.
• Experience with warehouse automation or capital project delivery is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a distributed team of Regional Project Coordinators.
• Own and improve Stage Gate and CRAM governance, risk management, and documentation.
• Oversee regional cadence, status updates, milestone scorecards, and escalation of blocked deliverables.
• Partner with Project Directors and cross-functional leaders to align priorities and site milestones.
• Consolidate regional status into portfolio dashboards for senior leadership.
• Own team tools, SOPs, templates, and workflows across Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, Jira, and BI platforms.
• Lead project documentation and audits to improve audit readiness and processes.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Governance & Stage-gate

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

SharePoint

Tableau

Excel

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, Project Operations to join our team within our Project Management Office organization. Your job will be to lead the Regional Project Coordinators supporting Project Directors and Project Managers across Symbotic’s deployment portfolio while driving the operational health and continuous improvement of Stage Gate governance, Comprehensive Risk Assessment Management (CRAM), reporting, and action follow-up

What we do

The PMO enablesSymbotic’sProject Execution organization by building operating mechanisms that improve predictable delivery: standardized governance, cross-functional coordination, portfolio transparency, and continuous improvement. We accelerate execution by clarifying ownership, improving decision cycles, and deploying scalable systems and ways of working that help teams deliver onSymbotic’sorganizational pillars - Deliver Budget, Elevate Talent, and Invest in Development.

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Regional Project Coordinators supporting complex automation deployments across multiple programs and regions.
• Own and continuously improve the execution-stage Stage Gate and CRAM processes, establishing consistent governance, readiness criteria, documentation, risk management, and follow-through across the deployment portfolio.
• Oversee regional operating and reporting cadence, including status updates, milestone scorecards, action tracking, and escalation of blocked deliverables or at‑risk gates.
• Partner with Project Directors, Regional Deployment Leads, Supply Chain leadership, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to align priorities and support critical site deployment milestones.
• Consolidate regional status, milestone, and risk information into portfolio‑level dashboards and operational reviews that provide actionable visibility to senior leadership.
• Own team tools, standard operating procedures, templates, and workflows, driving improvements across Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, Jira, and BI platforms.
• Lead project documentation and compliance audits, identify recurring execution bottlenecks, and drive cross‑functional process improvements that strengthen audit readiness and operational consistency.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 yearsof experience in Program Management, PMO Operations, or Project Management within complex, multi‑site project environments or related fields.
• Minimum2 years of direct people management, with a track record of leading, mentoring, and developing remote or geographically distributed teams.
• Experience in Program Management, PMO Operations, Project Management, or related work within complex, multi‑site project environments.
• Practical expertise in stage‑gate or phase‑gate project governance, milestone gating, formal risk and issue management, and governance or compliance metrics.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing remote or geographically distributed teams and partnering effectively with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience with project management, reporting, and workflow tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, SharePoint, Tableau, or other BI platforms.
• Experience with warehouse automation, industrial systems integration, construction, capital project delivery, audit readiness, or PMP/CAPM certification is a plus

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.

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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 $120,750.00 - $177,100.00 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.