[Remote] Principal Program Manager, Project Schedules

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Exol is a company that provides flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services, operating state-of-the-art distribution centers. They are seeking a Principal Program Manager, Project Schedules to manage and ensure the integrity and precision of project schedules across their growing network of warehouse builds and automation deployments.ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and govern integrated master schedules across all active warehouse projects spanning pre-construction, construction, automation installation, and operational readiness ensuring every schedule reflects ground truth, not optimismIdentify, monitor, and communicate the critical path and near-critical path for every active site, proactively surfacing risks and recovery options before they become delaysPartner with architects (AOR), general contractors, automation vendors & integrators, and internal stakeholders to align construction milestones with technology installation sequences across both SPEC and greenfield projectsExtend schedule visibility beyond physical construction to include warehouse management system integration, staffing and hiring timelines, training milestones, and go-live readiness criteria for each siteDrive a disciplined cadence of schedule reviews, input validation, and stakeholder commitments, challenging inputs that lack precision and creating a culture where schedule integrity is a shared responsibilityPrepare and deliver high-quality, senior-leader-ready reporting that translates complex, multi-site schedule data into clear status, risk, and decision narratives, serving as the authoritative voice on where every project standsMap and manage cross-site and cross-functional dependencies, maintaining a live risk register that anticipates schedule threats and documents mitigation strategiesEstablish scheduling standards, tools, and governance frameworks that scale with Exol's pipeline—ensuring consistency, comparability, and quality of schedule data across all projectsSkillsBachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related fieldMinimum 12 years of experience in project or program management, with a demonstrated focus on complex, multi-site capital projects involving construction and/or technology deploymentActive PMP (Project Management Professional) certification through PMI, or equivalent credential such as CCM (Certified Construction Manager) through CMAAExpert-level experience building and managing integrated master schedules using tools such as Smartsheet, Quickbase, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling platforms—including critical path method (CPM) analysisProven ability to synthesize complex, multi-workstream project data into concise, accurate, and visually clear executive-level reporting and presentationsTrack record of driving accountability and schedule adherence across general contractors, technology vendors, and internal stakeholders without direct line authorityPrior experience managing schedules for large-scale industrial, distribution, or fulfillment center construction projects, including coordination with automation or material handling equipment vendorsHands-on experience navigating the distinct scheduling dynamics of both greenfield development and SPEC building deployments, including permitting, shell delivery, and tenant improvement sequencingCompany OverviewExol is a robotic logistics platform that automates the supply chain management. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://exol.com.