Sr. Operations Project Manager – Defense & Aerospace Segment

Jabil

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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. The Senior Project Operations Manager leads strategic initiatives for large, complex and multi-site projects in the Defense and Aerospace segment, ensuring successful execution from new product introduction (NPI) and product transfers to mass production. This role demands deep expertise in project management, operational leadership, and strict adherence to ITAR compliance. The Sr. Project Operations Manager will provide guidance to cross-functional teams, manages customer relationships and is accountable for project schedules, performance and regulatory compliance. This role is part of the North America project management office and requires coordination across multiple sites and functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business Administration or related field; master’s ideal.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent ideal.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in project management or related discipline, ideally in defense/aerospace manufacturing.
• Prior engineering/technical/quality/planning background.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and interacting with business units/functions in manufacturing.
• Experience in advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional and multi-site project teams to deliver defense and aerospace projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities, applying PLCM principles and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, risk management).
• Ensure and supports compliance with ITAR regulations and other relevant defense industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams across sites to optimize project outcomes and ensure readiness for mass production.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, schedules and performance metrics.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implement corrective actions and escalate issues as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, issues, execution and status.
• Ensure all stakeholders are properly informed about project progress and issues during all phases.
• Support cross-project audits and compliance activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service and problem-solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees