Sr. Operations Project Manager – New Site Operations Launch

Jabil

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. JOB SUMMARY The Sr. Operations Project Manager will facilitate and lead strategic initiatives for large and high complexity projects. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven candidates to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new manufacturing site launch. This individual will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team and ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, HR, inventory, EHS, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires strong leadership, organizational agility, and the ability to manage complex timelines and interdependencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (master’s preferred)
Minimum 8–10 years of project/program management experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial facility projects
Proven experience in leading greenfield or brownfield plant launches is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and facility operations
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, others)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required
Minimum of 12 years work-related experience required in project management or related discipline
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification is a plus
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Define project charter, success criteria, and execution strategy aligned with business goals
Serve as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
Lead the execution of the strategic framework across Site Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, Legal, Quality, and EHS
Develop and manage an integrated master schedule
Ensure clear ownership across workstreams via RACI matrix
Facilitate regular program steering and working team meetings
Maintain strong communication with senior leadership and key stakeholders
Manage governance structures, escalation protocols, and change control processes
Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
Anticipate project risks and proactively implement mitigation plans
Ensure cross-functional teams are prepared for production ramp-up
Monitor deliverable readiness: facility buildout, EHS compliance, staff hiring/onboarding, materials availability, and production qualification
Provide high-impact updates, dashboards, and executive briefings
Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned