Director, Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a team of project managers executing intricate automation programs with a portfolio exceeding $250 million.

• Develop and expand the project management organization as program demands rise, including recruiting, onboarding, and nurturing project managers.

• Supervise project delivery performance, encompassing scope, schedule, budget, risk, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary escalation contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding cost, schedule, quality, or safety concerns.

• Propel continuous enhancement and standardization of project delivery across the program and region in collaboration with the PMO.

• Foresee risks, pinpoint opportunities, and implement proactive action plans to ensure projects remain on course.

• Deliver clear communication and weekly updates on progress, risks, and achievements to Symbotic leadership and customer executives.

• Guarantee adherence to Symbotic’s project delivery standards and best practices.

• Promote accountability, transparency, and growth within the team.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and customers to provide high-quality, revenue-generating automation solutions.

• Act as the sole point of accountability for the portfolio, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery of projects that meet high safety and quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, supply chain, business administration, or a related discipline.

• MBA or a relevant master's degree is preferred.

• At least 10 years of project or program management experience in large-scale, cross-functional settings that integrate hardware, software, and controls.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct leadership experience, including the building, scaling, mentoring, and development of project management teams.

• Proven ownership of programs exceeding $200M, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Experience in delivering large capital projects in complex, customer-facing, general contractor, or design-build settings.

• Capability to engage with 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 abilities with experience in utilizing metrics and data to foster accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Lean or continuous improvement experience is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, and Teamcenter is preferred.

• Collaborative and motivational leadership style suitable for fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to drive and/or fly to client and customer locations.

• Must adhere to safety requirements and protocols, including lockout/tagout and fall protection.

• Capability to routinely climb and navigate steep stairs within the automation structure.

• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Disability benefits.

• 401K plan.

• PTO and/or additional benefits.

• Business travel expenses reimbursed according to program guidelines.

• Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on their role and travel needs.