Technical Program Manager

Exol•Wilmington, MA

9d•$144,000 - $211,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Level Software Technical Program Manager to partner with engineering leadership, technical leads, and product teams to deliver complex software programs on time and with high quality. The role drives execution, manages risk, and creates alignment across teams working on sophisticated software, robotics, and automation systems, with particular relevance to complex, distributed system development. The position supports an organization delivering automation and software solutions at the intersection of robotics, intelligent systems, and large-scale operational execution. The Technical Program Manager will drive alignment, execution, and operational excellence across engineering disciplines while helping deliver innovative solutions with direct customer and business impact. The posted base salary range is $144,000 to $211,200. Pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and/or other benefits. Up to 20% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
At least 10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years leading complex software or technical programs or projects.
Experience leading technical programs in software engineering organizations building highly complex, distributed, or large-scale systems.
Strong program management skills and ability to coordinate priorities across multiple stakeholders and teams.
Experience using Jira to organize work, manage execution, and drive accountability.
Demonstrated experience using agentic or AI tooling to streamline program execution, reporting, or decision-making.
Experience facilitating meetings, driving alignment, and leading discussions among highly technical stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individual contributors and executive leadership.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and evolving requirements.
High-energy, results-oriented approach, with strong ownership, learning agility, and ability to influence without authority.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, automation, infrastructure, or similarly technical products.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering managers, technical leads, and product managers to build and maintain predictable program plans and drive execution across complex software programs.
Identify technical and program risks early and help teams address challenges before they affect delivery.
Ensure work is prioritized, tracked, and executed through disciplined program management practices.
Establish accountability by clearly defining tasks, actions, dependencies, and ownership.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communicate program status, risks, and milestones to engineering teams and executive leadership.
Use data and reporting tools to provide visibility into program health and execution metrics and ground plans and decisions in data.
Foster transparency, collaboration, and rapid decision-making across technical and business teams.
Support delivery of innovative solutions in a fast-paced, highly technical software environment.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, accelerate execution, and enhance cross-functional coordination.