Technical Project Manager at Jabil Inc. in Fremont, California

Job Description:

At Jabil, we empower the brands who empower the world – it’s our reason for being and the guiding force that’s driving us to become the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions provider on the planet.  Whether we’re serving one of the world’s biggest and best known brands or the coolest tech startups, our resolve never wavers. We share common desires with these brands: to make the world a better, safer and cleaner place.

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Project Manager will lead and support assigned projects, programs and initiatives of varied complexity applying project management expertise to support the company and group’s strategy. Manage assigned projects through the various stages of the project lifecycle.  This may include developing SOW, business proposals, functional requirements, project plan w/milestones, financials, and implementation plan utilizing Advanced Quality Planning – Program Management Office (AQP-PMO) methods. Provide management and guidance toward successful collaboration with multi-functional groups and direct project team responsible for implementation of Jabil’s strategies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define concise goals and objectives within a project framework. Clarifies and communicates project objectives and success criteria.


• Determine project scope and resource requirements.


• 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.


• Lead matrixed, cross-functional teams allocated to the projects. Typical team membership includes Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, CNC and CMM Programmers, Planners, Buyers, Production Leads, Business Project Managers.


• 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.


• Accountable for overall project success - including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management


• Manage the overall budget of assigned projects.


• Accountable for customer satisfaction / relationship both internal and external as deemed relative or necessary 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.


• Prepare timely forecasts for projects.


• Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.


• Forecast quarterly and annual projects where applicable


• 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.


• Ensure requested changes are properly evaluated and risk mitigated. (e.g. brainstorming on risk, creating actions to mitigate risk and then validating the risk has been eliminated).


• Provide ongoing direction and training on AQP-PMO and Change Management process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.


• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement.  Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in class.”


• Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.


• Coordinate line reconfigurations and machine move activities, including equipment arrival, positioning and installation, and scheduling of support groups (Machine Support, Facilities, MIS, etc.) using the approved communication process.


• 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 to ensure maximum performance; provides direction and motivation.


• Mentors and coaches 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.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Typically reports to Management.  Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Manager, Senior Manager, Director, or Senior Director


• Job is not directly responsible for managing, guiding and mentoring other employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability to form and lead strong multi-functional teams to achieve company and customer (internal or external) objectives.


• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.


• Ability to effectively present information to management and/or customer personnel.


• Ability to respond in a timely fashion to common inquiries or complaints.


• Define, develop and implement strategies contribute to the overall company and group strategic direction.


• Demonstrated high performance orientation, detail orientation, market knowledge and sound judgment


• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage partnerships, implement change and manage projects.


• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.


• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages in an integrated system such as SAP

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. STEM degree preferred


• Minimum of 3-5 years prior experience in project management in an applicable discipline.


• Previous experience in electronic and/or mechanical manufacturing a plus.


• PMP Certification preferred.


• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.