Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager, Hyperscale

Jabil • Austin, TX

5d • $164,200 - $295,600

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a technically proficient, detail-oriented Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager in its Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to lead the architecture, integration, and delivery of advanced air- and liquid-cooled server rack solutions for large-scale deployments. The role translates hyperscale data center requirements into robust, scalable, and manufacturable systems for next-generation AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and network deployments. It oversees end-to-end rack development, from scoping and initial architecture review of customer requirements through validation and deployment, while driving cross-functional collaboration, technical innovation, and continuous improvement across multiple data center programs.

The position coordinates mechanical, thermal, electrical, networking, supply chain, and manufacturing teams; aligns requirements and schedules; and ensures delivery of integrated rack, network, and cooling solutions. It manages program communications, dependencies, risks, RFP activities, customer engagements, vendor relationships, and coordination with factory-based program managers from RFP through NPI completion of FWT. It may also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical systems integration, potentially including high-density server or rack design and integration and end-to-end delivery for large-scale worldwide deployments.
• At least 6 years of project management experience involving scope determination, scheduling, budgeting, quality, risk and critical path management, cross-functional collaboration, and customer and stakeholder presentations.
• At least 3 years of experience focused on data center-related projects; rack hardware for hyperscale customers is preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and program management.
• Proven ability to take ownership and deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous, and dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Skill in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to management, clients, and public queries.
• Ability to influence others and share best practices.
• Ability to assess projects, articulate risks, and develop project milestones.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).
• Ability to coach and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• PMP certification.
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary hardware programs, coordinating mechanical, thermal, electrical, networking, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to align requirements, drive schedules, and deliver integrated rack, network, and cooling solutions.
• Provide senior leadership, external partners, and internal teams with regular program status updates, including risks, blockers, and dependencies.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of data center environments, rack integration and delivery, custom rack and manifold development, liquid cooling products, and related systems.
• Coordinate multiple projects and reconcile interdependencies among them.
• Drive decisions with appropriate stakeholders and remove roadblocks to resolve customer issues.
• Manage programs across cross-functional teams, build processes, and coordinate schedules.
• Collaborate with factory-based program managers, supporting programs from RFP through NPI completion of FWT.
• Manage RFP timelines, milestones, meetings, document repositories, RFIs, and ECNs, and coordinate preparation of RFP deliverables.
• Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints, including white-glove services, and gather feedback for design improvements.
• Manage relationships with mechanical component vendors, including vendors of racks, PDUs, switches, cables, and packaging solutions.
• Work with compliance, shock/vibration, and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements such as UL, CE, ISTA, and ASTM.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options.
• 401(k) match and retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off, accruing at 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Annual merit increases.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Short-term performance-based incentive.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• In 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed and 2 optional floating), subject to yearly change.

What This Job Offers

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