Director, Program Management

What we need

We are seeking a Director, Program Management to join our growing Finance team. You will be instrumental in driving the successful execution of our strategic initiatives by integrating complex project plans, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring financial objectives are met.

Through seamless cross-functional partnership with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain senior leadership, you will drive strategic decision-making and delivery to ensure we meet customer demands.

What we do

The PMO team is part of the finance organization, playing a critical role in managing the multiple organizations across the company.

The PMO team is truly cross functional working directly with key stakeholders in Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Implementation and Operations.

In addition to being tasked with managing the overall program, the PMO is also responsible for leading the charge on the affordability projects, which play a crucial role in Symbotic hitting its financial targets.

What youll do

Manage PMO daily operations, including development and implementation of project management methodologies, templates, and best practices

Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across projects

Collaborate on the master schedule and change management process

Develop, maintain, and contribute to detailed project plans, track project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure projects stay within budget and on schedule

Assist with the implementation of project management tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Develop and deliver clear and concise project status reports to the PMO Director, CFO and senior management, highlighting key metrics and potential roadblocks

Identify process improvement opportunities within the PMO groups, and develop and implement optimization solutions

Stay up to date on project management best practices

Travel up to 10% may be required.

What youll need

Bachelors degree required (advanced degree preferred); PMP certification a plus

Minimum 10 years experience, including 8 years PM experience, ideally within the materials handling or a related industry;

direct team leadership experience preferred

Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (, PMP, Agile) and best practices

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks

Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems (, SAP) and project management tools (, Jira, Smartsheet)

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Experience with high tech manufacturingis a plus

Experience with rapidgrowth companiesis beneficial

Other considerations

Travel up to 10% may be required. Employees must have a valid drivers 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 bi-weekly.

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