Senior Project Manager

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The company reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for large retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies by applying next-gen technology, high-density storage, and machine learning to solve complex distribution challenges. Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy, and efficiency, transforming the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, supply chain, finance, installation, commissioning, operations, suppliers, and customers, in delivering large-scale automation solutions at client sites. This highly visible role ensures teams remain aligned, execution stays on track, and risks are identified and managed early. You will work directly with customers and Symbotic’s executive leadership and may provide oversight and mentorship to other project managers.

The Project Execution team oversees 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, the team creates clarity, drives accountability, and ensures each project delivers measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of project delivery, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the execution phase of the project, from early site preparation and coordination to final system acceptance, while maintaining a strong focus on project goals.
• Partner closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, installation, and commissioning leaders to coordinate timelines and ensure rapid, high-quality system delivery.
• Proactively identify and manage risks & opportunities to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Champion continuous improvement by refining processes, standards, and communications that improve efficiency and team collaboration.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, providing clear and consistent updates to both internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Foster a culture built on transparency, timely decision-making, and strong partnerships across all project participants.

Requirements

• Remote, travel-based position in the Eastern or Central time zone to ensure sufficient on-site collaboration with team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience managing large automation, material handling, or construction projects.
• Proven expertise in scheduling, scope, cost, and risk management for complex technical projects.
• Background in robotic automation, ASRS, or material handling strongly preferred.
• Experience managing design/build, installation, and construction projects.
• Skilled at stakeholder management across executives, clients, contractors, and engineering teams.
• Track record of delivery on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving under pressure and ability to implement creative solutions.
• Effective negotiator with proven ability to balance competing priorities.
• Proficient with scheduling software, earned value management, and data-driven performance tracking (Smartsheet / Jira).
• Ability to provide technical insight and facilitate informed design/process discussions.
• Willingness to travel up to 60%.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and customer locations.
• Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including Lock out tag-out and fall protection safety protocols.
• Approximately 75% of site time will be spent on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection such as a safety harness).
• Routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches; must be able to stand, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and other benefits.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes the benefits listed above.

Schedule

• Up to 60% travel may be required.
• Employees are responsible for managing expenses personally and will be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.