Project Director

symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 186,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel up to 50%

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a dynamic Project Director to lead planning and execution of large-scale automation projects at customer sites. You will manage a team of project managers overseeing a $250M+ portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver high-value, revenue-generating solutions.

This role blends delivery and build, with responsibility for growing the team, standardizing delivery, and driving continuous improvement across programs and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of project/program management in large-scale, cross-functional environments.
• Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership leading PM teams.
• Proven ownership of programs >$200M with multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience delivering large capital projects in matrixed, customer-facing environments.
• Ability to engage executives, negotiate, and align competing priorities.
• Background in material handling, automation, robotics, or related fields.
• Strong data-driven decision making with metrics and accountability.
• PMP preferred; Lean/continuous improvement experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers on complex automation programs totaling $250M+.
• Scale the organization as demand grows, including hiring and onboarding PMs.
• Oversee delivery performance: scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, customer satisfaction.
• Act as primary escalation point for customers, vendors, and stakeholders on cost, schedule, quality, or safety.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of project delivery with the PMO.
• Proactively identify risks and set action plans to keep projects on track.
• Provide weekly progress updates to Symbotic leadership and clients.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Data analysis

Leadership

PMO coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, or business administration

MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Teamcenter

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

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 dynamic Project Director to lead the planning and execution of large-scale automation projects at customer sites. In this role, you will manage a team of project managers overseeing a portfolio of $250M+, while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders and customers to deliver high-quality, revenue-generating solutions. You will serve as the single point of accountability for your portfolio—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

This is both a delivery role and a build role. You will inherit an established team of project managers with projects already in flight, grow that team as program demand increases, and drive the standardization and continuous improvement of project delivery across your program and region.

What we do

Our Project Management team plays a critical role in technical automation projects, ensuring that the project is successfully executed, on time, and within budget. They serve as a key liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and management, ensuring that the project is executed smoothly and successfully, meeting its objectives and delivering value to the organization.

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers in executing complex automation programs managing a portfolio of $250+ million.
• Build and scale your organization as program demand increases, including hiring, onboarding, and developing project managers.
• Oversee project delivery performance – managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding cost, schedule, quality, or safety issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of project delivery across your program and region in partnership with the PMO.
• Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and drive proactive action plans to keep projects on track.
• Provide clear communication and weekly updates on progress, risks, and wins to Symbotic leadership and customer executives.
• Champion consistency by ensuring compliance with Symbotic’s project delivery standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and growth within your team.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business administration, or a related field; an MBA or relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project or program management experience in large-scale, cross-functional environments integrating hardware, software, and controls.
• Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience, including building, scaling, mentoring, and developing project management teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of programs exceeding $200M, with multiple complex projects running concurrently.
• Experience delivering large capital projects in highly matrixed, customer-facing, general contractor, or design-build environments.
• Ability to engage customer executives, negotiate effectively, and align competing priorities across technical and business teams.
• Background in material handling, industrial automation, robotics, AS/RS, goods-to-person, micro-fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, or cold storage environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using metrics and data to drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.
• PMP certification preferred; Lean or continuous improvement experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Teamcenter is preferred.
• Collaborative, motivational leadership style with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Our Environment

• Remote, field-based position. Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
• Employee 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.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
• 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, 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 $186,000.00 - $255,200.00 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.