Operations Project Manager for Manufacturing NPI

Jabil•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Jabil is seeking an Operations Project Manager for Manufacturing NPI to work in the plant in Auburn Hills, MI. How will you make an impact? As the Operations Project Manager for Manufacturing NPI, you will lead and support assigned projects and initiatives of medium to high complexity applying project management methodology to support the company and group’s strategy. The qualified candidate will manage assigned projects through the various stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to launching. Finally, you will provide management and guidance toward successful collaboration with multi-functional groups and direct project team responsible for implementation of Jabil’s strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or similar related discipline is strongly preferred, or equivalent training and field experience is required.
At least 5 years of experience working leading projects or in project management.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing with a focus on New Product Introduction.
Advanced PC skills, especially Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI)
Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be speaking with internal and external customers on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop SOW, business proposals, functional requirements, project plan with milestones and implementation plan.
Define concise goals and objectives within a project framework.
Ensure all project requirements and/or objectives are correctly gathered, understood and properly translated for execution.
Define and recognize project Key Performance Indicators and manage the work within scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
Conduct project risk reviews and appropriate mitigation.
Facilitate communication as appropriate to all involved and "manage" the stakeholders this includes escalate issues to the next level of management.
Collaborates in determining forecast project budget and staffing needs for current and future site needs.
Accountable for overall project success - including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management.
Accountable for customer satisfaction both internal and external to project success.
Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve company and/or customer objectives.
Understand and exceed customer (internal or external) needs and expectations.
Identify creative ways to implement corrective actions in cost effective manner.
Utilize tools to track changes and identify cost impact for review with senior management.
Provide feedback to project team and leaders on concerns with cost.
Drive the wider team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the project & organizational goals.
Develops and owns project plan, establishing a road map with clear dates and clear deliverables.
Provide regular project updates to project team, relevant departments, stakeholders, project champions and senior leadership as needed.
Works with stakeholders to define project road maps and deliverables.
Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria.
Establish and maintain communications with both customer personnel and senior management as needed.
Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
Facilitate communication and education for all interested parties as deemed necessary.
Responsible for managing cross-divisional / cross-functional / cross-cultural teams.
Builds and structures integrated teams and ensure maximum performance and provide direction and motivation.
Could provide mentorship and coaching to project team members
Gives and receives both written and verbal feedback.
Identify and prepare proposals that close gaps and mitigate risk.
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

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