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What we need

Symboticis seeking a Cross-Functional ProgramManager - PMO to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that improve portfolio execution performance (schedule, cost, quality, and delivery readiness). This roleis responsible forplanning and driving complex improvement programs that spanmultiple departments and functional groups -bringing structure, cadence, and accountability to work that does not naturally "live" in one function.

The ideal candidate is a strong project leader who canoperateat both strategic and tactical altitude: aligning stakeholders on scope and outcomes, building integrated plans, running effective decision forums (includingObeya-style visual management whereappropriate), and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results. This position reports to the PMO Lead and partners closely with Project Execution leadership and functional owners across the enterprise.

What we do

The PMO enablesSymbotic'sProject Execution organization by building operating mechanisms that improve predictable delivery: standardized governance, cross-functional coordination, portfolio transparency, and continuous improvement. We accelerate execution by clarifying ownership, improving decision cycles, and deploying scalable systems and ways of working that help teams deliver onSymbotic'sorganizational pillars-Deliver Budget, Elevate Talent, and Invest in Development.

Whatyou'lldo

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of cross-functional PMO initiatives, ensuring alignment to organizational goals, measurable outcomes, and delivery timelines.

• Build integrated project plans (scope, milestones, dependencies, resourcing, risks) and drive execution through disciplined project management practices.

• Establish and run operating rhythms (weekly working sessions, leadership readouts, decision reviews) tomaintainmomentum and resolve blockers.

• Apply visual management andObeyaprinciplesasappropriateforstanding up project rooms/boards, defining metrics, and driving transparent decision-making.

• Partner with functional leaders to defineobjectives, requirements, deliverables, and success criteria; translate ambiguous problems into executable plans.

• Drive stakeholder alignment across departments, escalating issues and trade-offs with clear options, impacts, and recommendations.

• Proactivelyidentifyrisks, constraints, and dependencies; lead cross-functional teams in mitigation planning and corrective actions.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement-capturing lessons learned, standardizing best practices, and improving PMO processes and governance mechanisms.

• Support rollout and adoption of PMO methodologies (templates, SOPs, governance routines, training) to scale improvements across the portfolio.

• Coordinate with systems owners (Jira/Smartsheet/BI as applicable) to ensure initiative tracking, reporting, and visibility areaccurateand decisionuseful.

Whatyou'llneed

• Bachelor'sdegree inengineering, Business, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.

• Minimum8years of project management experience, witha track recordof leading complex cross-functional initiatives from initiation through implementation.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groups and leadership levels.

• Strong working knowledge of project execution fundamentals: scheduling, field coordination, risk management, change control, and governance.

• Experience with lean / continuous improvement tools and/orObeya-style visual management; able tofacilitatestructured problem solving and decision cycles.

• Experiencesupportingproject deliveryof automated systems (e.g., ASRS, conveyors/packaging lines) or large-scale industrial deployments preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability toidentifyroot causes and translate them into practical corrective actions.

• Proficiencywith MSSuite, Jira, andfamiliarity with scheduling tools (e.g.,Smartsheet) and reporting systems preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce executive-ready updates andfacilitateeffective working sessions.

Our Environment

• Travel up to 25% (varies by initiative and project needs).

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and offices asrequired.

• The employeeis responsible forowning a credit card and managing reimbursable expensesin accordance withcompany policy.

• Ability to work in and around active construction environments asrequired.

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