Senior Project Manager

Mytra is creating a new way to move and store materials through robotics and distributed software for the supply chain industry. The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, delivery, and transition of advanced robotics and automation solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and customer partners. The role also manages project timelines, risks, customer communication, and scalable project management practices from concept through deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Leading complex automation initiatives through each phase of execution, ensuring alignment across internal teams, vendors, and customer partners
• Owning overall project delivery by maintaining timelines, coordinating resources, and addressing potential project risks before they impact execution
• Building strong customer relationships by leading communication, facilitating decision making discussions, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed throughout the project lifecycle
• Prioritizing and manage several active projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting business needs and implementation schedules
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance team efficiency, and support the development of scalable project management standards and best practices

Requirements:

• 5+ years of program or project management experience (automation field preferred)
• Led cross functional automation installation projects from kickoff through go live, coordinating engineering, software, controls, operations, and customer stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Managed project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and resource allocation for warehouse and material handling automation implementations
• Served as the primary customer contact throughout project execution, providing regular status updates, managing expectations, and resolving project issues proactively
• Managed multiple concurrent automation projects in fast paced environments while balancing competing priorities and maintaining strong stakeholder communication
• Developed and maintained detailed project schedules, action item trackers, and executive level reporting using Smartsheet
• Partnered with sales and solutions teams during presales and design phases to support project scoping, proposal development, and implementation planning
• Coordinated integration efforts between WMS/WCS software teams, controls engineers, and mechanical installation partners to support seamless system deployment
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps, standardizing project workflows, and improving implementation efficiency across teams
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, structural, industrial), or related technical field
• Role will be remote however travel is required. Percentage will vary throughout the year and correspond to key phases in deployment and customer engagements at HQ or at customer sites across the US
• You're very comfortable developing timelines and driving towards an objective, and have experience taking a project from kickoff and permitting through build complete
• You are excited about working on an immature project, growing together, and shaping the future of the company
• Uncertainty isn't scary, and you're willing to realize mistakes and pivot (start-up mindset)
• You're familiar with Notion, Smartsheet and/or any other task/project management platform. Being well-versed in scrum/agile workflows is a bonus
• You can convey complex ideas and technical concepts to a diverse audience. You communicate early and often
• Openness, inquisitiveness, and constant ambition are important values