Senior Operations Project Manager

Jabil • Salisbury, NC

7d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in project management or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior