Robotics & Automation Program Lead

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Technical Program Manager to partner with engineering leadership, technical leads, and product teams to ensure complex software, robotics, and automation programs are delivered on time and with high quality.

You will drive risk management, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven execution using Jira and SQL, influencing stakeholders from individual contributors to executives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
• 10+ years of professional experience with at least 3+ years leading complex technical programs.
• Experience with software, hardware, robotics, automation, infrastructure, or other highly technical products.
• Strong program management skills to coordinate priorities across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings, drive alignment, and lead discussions among technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication from individual contributors to executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and ability to drive programs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering managers, technical leads, and product managers to drive execution across complex technical programs.
• Identify technical and program risks early and navigate challenges before they impact delivery.
• Ensure work is prioritized, tracked, and executed through disciplined program management.
• Drive accountability by defining tasks, actions, dependencies, and ownership clearly.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communicate program status, risks, and milestones to engineering teams and executives.
• Leverage data and reporting tools, including SQL, to provide visibility into program health and execution metrics.
• Foster transparency, collaboration, and rapid decision-making across technical and business teams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Jira

SQL

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Technical Program Manager to partner with engineering leadership, technical leads, and product teams to ensure complex software, robotics, and automation programs are delivered on time and with high quality.

You will drive risk management, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven execution using Jira and SQL, influencing stakeholders from individual contributors to executives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.