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Symbotic

Technical Program Manager, Industrial Controls – R&D

Symbotic

. Lead end-to-end Industrial Controls workstream execution for strategic customer NPI programs .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,000 - $211,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading end-to-end Industrial Controls workstream execution, managing complex multidisciplinary projects, and maintaining workstream budgets and schedules. Proficient in risk management and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful NPI program delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Industrial Controls Project ManagementNPI Lifecycle ManagementMicrosoft Project ProficiencyVendor ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills
Electro-Mechanical SystemsRoboticsAutomationDesign ValidationPrototype BuildsFAT/SATConfiguration ManagementBudget ManagementScope BaselinesIntegrated Master Schedules
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
JiraConfluenceExcelPowerPointMicrosoft OfficeRockwell AutomationStudio 5000BeckhoffSiemensIndustrial Safety Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
NPI ProgramsWorkstream ExecutionSystems IntegrationManufacturing ReadinessSupply Chain CoordinationField OperationsEngineering Change ControlBOM ReleasesWarehouse AutomationClient Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end Industrial Controls workstream execution for strategic customer NPI programs
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects from design through NPI readiness and launch support
  • Establish and maintain workstream budgets, scope baselines, integrated master schedules, and program plans using Microsoft Project and Jira
  • Own relationships with external controls vendors and systems integrators, including scope alignment, SOW governance, milestone tracking, deliverable verification, and executive escalations
  • Build and manage risk registers covering technical, vendor, manufacturing, schedule, and financial risks
  • Drive risk mitigations to closure and escalate when baselines are at risk
  • Coordinate across Product, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Internal Tools Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Field Operations
  • Lead technical, design, gate, and executive status reviews
  • Provide data-driven reporting to program leadership, executive stakeholders, and customer-facing teams
  • Support prototype builds, engineering validation, system integration, manufacturing readiness, FAT/SAT activities, pilot builds, site commissioning, engineering change control, BOM releases, and configuration management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, Software, or a related field
  • Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary electro-mechanical, robotics, automation, or industrial systems through the full NPI lifecycle
  • Experience taking complex hardware and software systems from concept through design validation, prototype builds, FAT/SAT, pilot lines, and production scale-up
  • Experience owning workstream budgets, scope baselines, integrated master schedules, and active risk registers
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
  • Experience managing external vendors, suppliers, and systems integrators, including SOWs, milestones, performance tracking, deliverable verification, and escalations
  • Ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams and resource managers without direct authority
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Rockwell Automation and Studio 5000, Beckhoff, Siemens, industrial safety systems, or warehouse automation is preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ

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