Senior Operations Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Senior Project Manager leads and executes strategic initiatives for large complex and high-impact programs including customer-specific projects major product introductions and new factory or line launches. This role is critical in supporting the startup and ramp of advanced manufacturing operations including electro-mechanical cooling solutions used in data center servers. Ensures full accountability for project scope schedule deliverables and overall execution while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment and customer relationships. Contributes to capital planning equipment implementation and operational readiness.

• Ensure all project requirements and objectives are clearly defined understood and translated into executable plans.
• Lead planning and execution for new product line launches including manufacturing readiness and operational scale-up.
• Manage procurement installation and qualification of capital equipment supporting manufacturing processes.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams (engineering operations supply chain quality and external partners) to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate activities across onsite and offsite teams supporting factory startup and production ramp.
• Establish and manage project schedules milestones and deliverables to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers vendors stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders by clearly communicating timelines risks and status updates.
• Monitor project execution against scope cost quality and schedule targets; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and manage risks through structured mitigation planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee integration of manufacturing processes including machining soldering brazing heat treatment assembly fluid handling/plumbing and electrical and leak testing.
• Manage development and execution of integrated project plans ensuring readiness for production at scale.
• Support forecasting of project budgets capital expenditures and resource requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance metrics trend analysis and lessons learned.
• Promote a strong customer-first mindset by anticipating needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Support and guide stakeholders and team members through complex decision-making scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with company policies including operational and security procedures.

• Reports to Operations PMO leadership
• No direct reports; provides leadership and coordination across cross-functional teams supporting project execution.

• Strong knowledge of project management practices tools and methodologies in complex manufacturing environments.

• Experience in automotive advanced manufacturing or technology industries is highly preferred.

• Background supporting electro-mechanical products or systems ideally including thermal management or cooling solutions used in server or data center applications.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining soldering brazing heat treatment assembly plumbing/fluid systems and electrical testing.

• Proven experience managing capital equipment procurement installation and startup.

• Demonstrated success in launching new production lines or scaling manufacturing operations.

• Ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment (without direct authority).

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

• Experience managing project schedules milestones and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint) and project management tools.

• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in project management or a related discipline.

Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities