Senior Manager, Project Execution - Industrial Automation

symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to lead the Project Execution Group and own the full portfolio of core projects at customer sites. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of live systems, while developing the team and managing executive-level relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in PM, 3+ years in people leadership, strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Smartsheet/SAP. Occasional travel up to 50% will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years of project or program management in industrial/automation environments.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Ownership of schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost performance across complex projects.
• Experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects with resource balancing.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems to direct field activities.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of core Symbotic projects for existing customers end to end, including prioritization, resourcing, scheduling, and cost reporting across concurrent projects.
• Lead, develop, and manage the performance of Project Managers responsible for delivering projects across the portfolio.
• Serve as the customer relationship owner for project execution and the primary escalation point for project issues.
• Maintain cost-control accountability across the portfolio, including project budgets, stage-gate discipline, and standard financial controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholders to align scope, schedules, resources, costs, and execution requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and continuously improve project delivery playbooks, safety practices, and execution controls for work performed at existing customer sites.
• Define clear ownership and coordination with regional execution teams supporting larger-scale or major customer projects.
• Experience applying stage-gate governance, project controls, and structured risk-management practices.
• Proficiency with project and enterprise systems such as Smartsheet, SAP, or comparable tools.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & forecasting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Business/Operations

PMP / PgMP or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

SAP

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management to lead the Project Execution Group and own the full portfolio of core projects at customer sites. You will ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of live systems, while developing the team and managing executive-level relationships.

The role requires 8+ years in PM, 3+ years in people leadership, strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, and proficiency with Smartsheet/SAP. Occasional travel up to 50% will be required.