Director, Project Management

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Director of Project Management will lead the planning and execution of large-scale automation projects, managing a team of project managers and ensuring successful project delivery on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers in executing complex automation programs managing a portfolio of $250+ million
• Build and scale your organization as program demand increases, including hiring, onboarding, and developing project managers
• Oversee project delivery performance - managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Act as the primary escalation point for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding cost, schedule, quality, or safety issues
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of project delivery across your program and region in partnership with the PMO
• Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and drive proactive action plans to keep projects on track
• Provide clear communication and weekly updates on progress, risks, and wins to Symbotic leadership and customer executives
• Champion consistency by ensuring compliance with Symbotic’s project delivery standards and best practices
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and growth within your team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of project or program management experience in large-scale, cross-functional environments integrating hardware, software, and controls
• Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership experience, including building, scaling, mentoring, and developing project management teams
• Demonstrated ownership of programs exceeding $200M, with multiple complex projects running concurrently
• Experience delivering large capital projects in highly matrixed, customer-facing, general contractor, or design-build environments
• Ability to engage customer executives, negotiate effectively, and align competing priorities across technical and business teams
• Background in material handling, industrial automation, robotics, AS/RS, goods-to-person, micro-fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, or cold storage environments
• Strong analytical skills with experience using metrics and data to drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Collaborative, motivational leadership style with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Employee 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
• Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols
• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure
• Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit
• MBA or relevant master's degree
• PMP certification
• Lean or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Teamcenter