Project Manager, External Manufacturing
Pubblicato il 07-10-2026 - symbotic in Milano
Who we are
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.
What we need
Symbotic is seeking a Project Manager, External Manufacturing & Retrofit Programs to join our Manufacturing Program Management team within our BOT Manufacturing org. Your job will be to help lead complex manufacturing initiatives, retrofit programs, and cross-functional execution efforts across our contract manufacturing partners, driving planning, execution, and governance from initiation through completion.
What we do
The External Manufacturing team sits within the Quality organization and partners cross-functionally with internal teams and vendor manufacturers to ensure Symbotic’s automated solutions meet and exceed quality, functional, and reliability standards by designing and implementing manufacturing strategies, quality systems,
and standards that enable scalability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness as the company grows. In close 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 – delivering consistent, high-performing systems for our customers.
What you’ll do
- 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 execut