Sr. Manager, Project Management

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

Who we are

With its AI-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 Senior Manager, Project Management leads the Project Execution Group and owns the full portfolio of core projects across customer sites. Accountable for safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of modifications and upgrades to live, commissioned systems, this leader builds and develops the team, manages executive-level customer relationships, and establishes the playbooks and controls that make retrofit delivery repeatable.

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

• 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.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of project or program management experience, including delivery within operating industrial, distribution, manufacturing, automation, or similarly complex technical environments.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience with responsibility for developing and managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated ownership of project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost performance across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects and balancing resources, priorities, risks, and customer commitments.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to direct field activities, assess technical risks, and support informed site-level decisions.
• Experience managing executive-level customer relationships, project escalations, and change control within live operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability to establish or scale a new team, function, operating model, or standardized project delivery process.
• 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.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• PMP, PgMP, or an equivalent project management credential is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites.

Our Environment

• Up to 50% 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites.

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.

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The base range for this position in the posted location is $150,000.00 - $206,800.00; 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.