We are seeking an experienced Sr. Operations Project Manager to lead complex EMS manufacturing programs, including New Product Introductions (NPI), product transfers, and strategic customer initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, customer management skills, and a solid manufacturing background to drive projects from planning through successful production launch.
The ideal candidate will combine program management expertise with hands-on knowledge of manufacturing operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, quality, and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams supporting NPI, manufacturing transfers, and operational projects
- Manage project scope, schedule, risks, resources, and deliverables
- Serve as the primary interface between customers, operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams
- Drive project execution from requirements gathering through production readiness and product launch
- Monitor project KPIs and communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership
- Coordinate resource planning and support operational capacity requirements
- Build strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across projects
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
- PMP Certification preferred
- 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and international manufacturing transfers
- Strong experience managing customer-facing projects and cross-functional teams
- Advanced English communication skills
Preferred Manufacturing Experience
Candidates should have a solid understanding of:
- Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or complex manufacturing environments
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes
- PCB Assembly and Backend Assembly operations
- Core Quality Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC)
- APQP principals (PPAP, Run at Rate)
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFX methodologies
- Product industrialization, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up
- Manufacturing validation and testing processes
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management
- Ability to influence across all organizational levels
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Experience working with high-profile customers and complex product portfolios
Preferred industries: Electronics Manufacturing (EMS), Networking, Telecommunications, Industrial Manufacturing, Data Center Infrastructure, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
Drive and coordinate more than 1 complex project
Experience with multiple customers in different projects
Preferred:
Experience with Clean Rooms ISO 5 and ISO 7
Experience with Optical Technologies
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
- PMP Certification
- 10+ years experience in Project/Program Management within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI) and international manufacturing transfers
- Strong experience managing customer-facing projects and cross-functional teams
- Advanced English communication skills
- Drive and coordinate more than one complex project
- Experience with multiple customers across different projects
- Experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or complex manufacturing environments
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes
- PCB Assembly and Backend Assembly operations
- Core Quality Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC)
- APQP principles (PPAP, Run at Rate)
- DFM, DFA, and DFX methodologies
- Product industrialization, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up
- Manufacturing validation and testing processes
- Experience with Clean Rooms ISO 5 and ISO 7
- Experience with Optical Technologies
Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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