Implementation Project Manager

<p><b>Who we are</b></p><p><span>With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.</span></p><p></p><div><div><p><b><span>What we need </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The<span> </span></span><span>Layout<span> </span></span><span>Engineering</span><span><span> </span>Pro</span><span>ject</span><span><span> </span>Manager</span><span><span> </span></span><span>will work with cross-functional leaders including<span> </span></span><span>product development</span><span>, supply chain, installation,<span> </span></span><span>commissioning,<span> </span></span><span>operations,<span> </span></span><span>finance, quality,<span> </span></span><span>suppliers, and the customer</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>to plan and implement automation solutions at client sites</span><span>. </span><span><span> </span></span><span>The nature of assigned projects can vary widely and may include process development, process improvement, ne</span><span>w product introduction,<span> </span></span><span>or</span><span><span> </span></span><span>a<span> </span></span><span>retrofit</span><span><span> </span>to an<span> </span></span><span>existing system</span><span>. <span> </span></span><span>Success in this role requires close collaboration with customer sites, internal<span> </span></span><span>Symbotic</span><span><span> </span>teams, fabricators, and key stakeholders, as well as a strong on-site presence to ensure seamless execution. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The person in this position will<span> </span></span><span>balance the operational needs of the installation team with the complexities of managing highly integrated, customer-facing projects</span><span>. </span><span><span> </span></span><span>Leveraging technical<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span>, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and creativity, they will develop and implement innovative solutions to drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>This is a remote, field-based position. For this role,<span> </span></span><span>we’re</span><span><span> </span>seeking someone<span> </span></span><span>located</span><span><span> </span>in the Western time zone to enable effective on-site collaboration with current team members in the region. Travel to site locations within the region will be<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What we do </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The System Layout Engineering team is part of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Organization, which<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span>developing the customer’s warehouse layout,<span> </span></span><span>facilitating</span><span><span> </span>supply chain execution, and delivering world-class support to the installation team. The System Layout Engineering team drives warehouse design excellence through the incorporation of internal and external customer feedback with a consistent focus on reducing costs for both material and project execution lead times.</span><span> </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>do</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and manage project charters, baseline metrics, data collection plans, and proof-of-concepts to<span> </span></span><span>validate</span><span><span> </span>project deliverables.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure successful planning, development, execution, acceptance, and post-implementation<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span>project<span> </span></span><span>objectives</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop KPIs for each<span> </span></span><span>assigned<span> </span></span><span>initiative, focusing on<span> </span></span><span>scope, schedule,<span> </span></span><span>cost, delivery, service, and quality. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Facilitate the resolution of issues, risks, and challenges that surface<span> </span></span><span>in</span><span><span> </span>the deployment process.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>opportunities for process automation, improved scalability, and efficiency within the installation team. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead weekly<span> </span></span><span>cross-functional meetings<span> </span></span><span>to review project progress, issues, and risks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>P</span><span>rovide regular updates to business stakeholders</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>leadership on project progress and<span> </span></span><span>impact</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure CI-driven ideas are integrated into design and documentation through engineering changes. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>execution of approved engineering changes across all installation sites, including retroactive implementation at past sites. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide ongoing support and guidance to installation teams,<span> </span></span><span>troubleshooting</span><span><span> </span></span><span>design</span><span><span> </span>and material delivery issues as needed. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Document and share best practices, process improvements, and innovative approaches across the installation organization. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Foster a culture focused on transparency, speed of decision-making, and a synchronized partnership within<span> </span></span><span>cross</span><span>-functional<span> </span></span><span>team</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>need</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, construction management, or equivalent years of experience</span><span>.  </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum of<span> </span></span><span>5</span><span><span> </span>years of relevant</span><span><span> </span>work</span><span><span> </span>experience</span><span><span> </span>in industrial/robotic automation installation projects.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A</span><span>bility</span><span><span> </span>to<span> </span></span><span>implement creative solutions,<span> </span></span><span>deliver</span><span><span> </span>project</span><span>s to<span> </span></span><span>scope,<span> </span></span><span>schedule, and<span> </span></span><span>budget.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Skills</span><span><span> </span>to<span> </span></span><span>identify</span><span><span> </span>problems</span><span>, potential risks</span><span>, collect data,<span> </span></span><span>establish</span><span><span> </span>facts, and draw valid conclusions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to successfully implement<span> </span></span><span>change<span> </span></span><span>initiatives with minimal disruption and maximum adoption.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Good negotiation and relationship skills, both in directing the technical team and ability to manage and reach solutions to competing priorities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience<span> </span></span><span>leveraging</span><span><span> </span>business intelligence tools to provide insightful metrics. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>P</span><span>rocess oriented, lean focused,<span> </span></span><span>methodical,<span> </span></span><span>detail-oriented, and<span> </span></span><span>proactive</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Preferred to have</span><span>: PMP</span><span><span> </span>cert</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>Lean</span><span>/S</span><span>ix Sigma</span><span>/</span><span>Kaizen</span><span><span> </span>cert, working knowledge of Jira, Smartsheet, and SAP.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to travel<span> </span></span><span>up to<span> </span></span><span>6</span><span>0%</span><span><span> </span>of the time</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A</span><span><span> </span>valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Our Environment</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><b><span>This is a remote, field-based position. For this role,<span> </span></span><span>we’re</span><span><span> </span>seeking someone<span> </span></span><span>located</span><span><span> </span>in the Western time zone to enable effective on-site collaboration with current team members in the region. Travel to site locations within the region will be<span> </span></span><span>required</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own</span><span><span> </span>a credit card and manage expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>R</span><span>outinely</span><span>:<span> </span></span><span>walk up/down<span> </span></span><span>the steep<span> </span></span><span>stairs to navigate the automation structure</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>work at heights<span> </span></span><span>above</span><span><span> </span>45 feet,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>near railings that are high off the ground</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>work</span><span><span> </span>within restrictive areas of 24 inches</span><span><span> </span></span><span>to stand</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>work in temps ranging from<span> </span></span><span>105° to 32° Fahrenheit</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>lift and/or move<span> </span></span><span>items<span> </span></span><span>up to 50 pounds</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>climb</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>balance</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Approximately 75% of site time will be spent on a construction site with PPE<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>(hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall<span> </span></span><span>protection</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>e.g., safety harness</span><span>)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>C</span><span>omply with</span><span><span> </span>all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation<span> </span></span><span>l</span><span>ock</span><span>-</span><span>out tag</span><span>-</span><span>out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.</span></span><span> </span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>#LI-JC1</span></p><p><span>#LI-Remote</span></p><p></p></div></div><p><b>About Symbotic</b></p><p>Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.symbotic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.symbotic.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. </p><p>We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. </p><p></p><p></p>The base range for this position in the posted location is $101,000.00 - $138,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

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