Manager, Project Operations

Symbotic

. Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Regional Project Coordinators supporting complex automation deployments across multiple programs and regions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,750 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Program Management and Project Management within complex, multi-site environments, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing tools like Smartsheet and Excel to drive project execution and improve operational processes.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementStage-Gate GovernanceTeam LeadershipRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementStage-Gate GovernanceRisk ManagementMilestone GatingCompliance AuditsAdvanced Excel

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetJiraSharePointTableauBI Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

Warehouse AutomationIndustrial Systems IntegrationCapital Project DeliveryPMO Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Regional Project Coordinators supporting complex automation deployments across multiple programs and regions
Own and continuously improve execution-stage Stage Gate and CRAM processes
Establish consistent governance, readiness criteria, documentation, risk management, and follow-through across the deployment portfolio
Oversee regional operating and reporting cadence, including status updates, milestone scorecards, action tracking, and escalation of blocked deliverables or at-risk gates
Partner with Project Directors, Regional Deployment Leads, Supply Chain leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and support critical site deployment milestones
Consolidate regional status, milestone, and risk information into portfolio-level dashboards and operational reviews for senior leadership
Own team tools, standard operating procedures, templates, and workflows across Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, Jira, and BI platforms
Lead project documentation and compliance audits
Identify recurring execution bottlenecks and drive cross-functional process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Program Management, PMO Operations, or Project Management within complex, multi-site project environments or related fields
Minimum 2 years of direct people management
Track record of leading, mentoring, and developing remote or geographically distributed teams
Experience in Program Management, PMO Operations, Project Management, or related work within complex, multi-site project environments
Practical expertise in stage-gate or phase-gate project governance, milestone gating, formal risk and issue management, and governance or compliance metrics
Experience partnering effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Advanced proficiency with Excel
Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, SharePoint, Tableau, or other BI platforms
Valid driver's license
Ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ
Experience with warehouse automation, industrial systems integration, construction, capital project delivery, audit readiness, or PMP/CAPM certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability benefits
401K
PTO
Business travel expenses reimbursed according to program guidelines
Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements