Project Manager, External Manufacturing

Symbotic•USA Wilmington, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Project Manager, External Manufacturing & Retrofit Programs to join our Manufacturing Program Management team within our BOT Manufacturing org. This role will lead complex manufacturing initiatives, retrofit programs, and cross-functional execution efforts across contract manufacturing partners, driving planning, execution, and governance from initiation through completion. The External Manufacturing team, within the Quality organization, partners with internal teams and vendor manufacturers to ensure Symbotic’s automated solutions meet quality, functional, and reliability standards. They design and implement manufacturing strategies, quality systems, and standards for scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. In collaboration with Project Management, Quality Engineering, and external manufacturing partners, the team ensures quality is embedded throughout every phase, from supplier components and manufacturing processes through installation and field deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience in manufacturing, automation, robotics, industrial equipment, or related industries.
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and external suppliers, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional projects, schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
Experience with retrofit or NPI programs
Experience with manufacturing readiness reviews
Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end execution of manufacturing and retrofit programs across Contract Manufacturing partners, from initiation through completion.
Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, milestones, and deliverables, driving cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, and Asset Management.
Coordinate manufacturing readiness and production ramp activities, monitoring KPIs, schedule adherence, and Contract Manufacturer execution against program objectives.
Identify program risks, constraints, and dependencies; maintain RAID logs and develop mitigation and recovery plans to protect program milestones.
Create and maintain executive dashboards, status reports, and steering committee materials, communicating program health and risks to senior leadership.
Develop scalable program management processes and governance frameworks, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing programs.