On-Site Project Manager (East, Central, West)

symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering large-scale automation projects at client sites. The role requires extensive travel (60%), coordination across engineering, installation, and operations, and close collaboration with customers and leadership.

You will own delivery performance across scope, cost, and schedule, while proactively managing risks and aligning stakeholders to drive on-time, on-budget project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing large automation, material handling, or construction projects.
• Strong scheduling, scope, cost, and risk management skills.
• Background in robotic automation or material handling is a plus.
• Experience coordinating design/build, installation, and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery across scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through execution from site prep to system acceptance.
• Coordinate timelines with engineering, supply chain, quality, installation, and commissioning leaders.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to keep projects on time and budget.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
• Foster transparency and strong partnerships among project participants.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Team leadership

Site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

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

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, supply chain, finance, installation, commissioning, operations, suppliers, and customers - in delivering large-scale automation solutions at client sites. This highly visible role ensures teams remain aligned, execution stays on track, and risks are identified and managed early. Success in this role depends on crisp, proactive communication and the ability to bring together diverse groups to drive a common outcome. You will work directly with customers and Symbotic’s executive leadership and may provide oversight and mentorship to other project managers.

Remote, travel-based position 60%. The individual in this role will be expected to travel to and work on-site at the project they are managing. Candidates must be located in the Eastern, Central, or Western time zones to ensure effective collaboration with on-site and cross-functional teams.

What we do

The Project Execution team plays a critical role in bringing Symbotic’s automation solutions to life. We oversee projects from planning to system acceptance, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as the central connection point between technical teams, stakeholders, and customers, we create clarity, drive accountability, and ensure each project delivers measurable value to our clients and to the business.

What you’ll do

• Ownership of project delivery, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved.

• Lead cross-functional teams through the execution phase of the project, from early site preparation and coordination to final system acceptance, while maintaining a strong focus on project goals.

• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, installation, and commissioning leaders to coordinate timelines and ensure rapid, high-quality system delivery.

• Proactively identify and manage risks & opportunities to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, providing clear and consistent updates to both internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.

• Foster a culture built on transparency, timely decision-making, and strong partnerships across all project participants.

What you’ll need

• Remote, travel-based position 60%. The individual in this role will be expected to travel to and work on-site at the project they are managing. Candidates must be located in the Eastern, Central, or Western time zones to ensure effective collaboration with on-site and cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 4 years experience managing large automation, material handling, or construction projects.

• Proven experience in scheduling, scope, cost, and risk management for complex technical projects.

• Background in robotic automation, ASRS, or material handling preferred.

• Experience managing design/build, installation, and construction projects.

• Skilled at stakeholder management across clients, contractors, and engineering teams.

• Track record of delivery on time and within budget.

• Strong problem-solving under pressure and ability to implement creative solutions.

• Effective negotiator with proven ability to balance competing priorities.

• Proficient with scheduling software, earned value management, and data-driven performance tracking (Smartsheet / Jira).

• Willingness to travel up to 60%.

Our Environment

• Up to 60% 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.

• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. Our main office is in Wilmington, MA. The person taking this position will be required to perform work at our customer installation locations for extended periods where equipment is installed and ready for commissioning.

• 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.

• 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 site 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).

• 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.

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, 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 $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 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.