Remote Senior Automation Project Manager

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

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams—design, engineering, supply chain, installation and operations—on large-scale automation projects at client sites. You will keep teams aligned, drive execution, identify and manage risks, and communicate with customers and executives to ensure value.

This remote, travel-based role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in automation/construction, and strong scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years managing large automation, material handling, or construction projects.
• Proven expertise in scheduling, scope, cost, and risk management for complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of project delivery, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the execution phase from site prep to system acceptance.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, installation, and commissioning leaders to coordinate timelines and ensure rapid, high-quality delivery.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Champion continuous improvement by refining processes and communications for better efficiency and collaboration.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with clear updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams—design, engineering, supply chain, installation and operations—on large-scale automation projects at client sites. You will keep teams aligned, drive execution, identify and manage risks, and communicate with customers and executives to ensure value.

This remote, travel-based role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, 7+ years in automation/construction, and strong scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder