At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines integral 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 Senior Project Manager will lead and coordinate strategic site expansion projects, including new facility construction, infrastructure readiness, industrialization, and production line transfers. Coordinates cross-functional teams, contractors, engineering, operations, EHS, quality, and external stakeholders to ensure facility readiness and successful operational ramp-up. Accountable for integrated project scope, schedule, quality, risk management, and alignment with business objectives, while coordinating budget tracking, contract milestones, and regulatory approvals with the responsible functional owners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for ensuring project requirements and objectives are correctly gathered, understood, and translated into executable plans
Lead the overall coordination of facility expansion projects, integrating building construction, infrastructure readiness, equipment installation, and operational ramp-up
Develop and maintain an integrated project master plan covering design, construction, utilities, equipment installation, production line transfers, validation, and start-up
Build and coordinate cross-functional project teams to achieve project goals and objectives
Coordinate architects, engineering firms, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and internal functional teams
Ensure facility design and construction requirements align with manufacturing processes, production capacity, safety, quality, infrastructure, and future business needs
Coordinate readiness of utilities and infrastructure required for manufacturing operations, working with Facilities, Engineering, contractors, and utility providers
Lead the integration of industrialization activities, including production line relocation, equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and production start-up
Manage project interfaces, dependencies, and sequencing between construction activities and industrialization or production transfer plans to minimize operational disruption
Coordinate with responsible teams and external specialists to identify applicable building, environmental, safety, and operating permits, monitor approval status, and ensure permit-related milestones are incorporated into the integrated project schedule
Coordinate project scope, schedule, cost, quality,



and performance monitoring against approved baselines, identifying deviations and driving corrective actions with accountable functional owners
Track project budget performance, construction contract milestones, procurement commitments, and forecast updates in coordination with the designated functional owners
Coordinate integrated risk assessments and mitigation plans covering construction, permitting, utilities, equipment delivery, production transfers, and operational readiness
Coordinate project resources and functional support required to achieve facility readiness and production ramp-up
Monitor contractor and supplier deliverables through designated contract and procurement owners, escalating performance issues and schedule risks as required
Drive project activities to completion in accordance with the integrated project schedule and established milestones
Report consolidated project status, schedule performance, budget forecasts provided by responsible owners, key risks, pending decisions, and recovery plans to management and stakeholders
Coordinate project handover, documentation, punch-list closure, facility acceptance, and transition to routine operations with the responsible functional teams
Communicate project objectives in terms of overall strategic business objectives and maintain alignment among stakeholders
Demonstrate a commitment to customer service by anticipating stakeholder needs, resolving issues effectively, and prioritizing business requirements
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, trend analysis, and project performance metrics
Participate in the exchange of ideas and information within the department and with other company facilities
Comply with 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) may include Ops Regional PMO Mgr, Ops PMO Mgr, or Site Leadership
Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management). The role leads cross-functional project teams and coordinates external contractors, suppliers, and service providers
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of company operating policies, procedures, culture, and guiding principles
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, integrated master scheduling, risk management, change control, and cross-functional coordination




Working knowledge of industrial facility construction, building systems, manufacturing infrastructure, and construction project execution
Understanding of manufacturing industrialization, production equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, validation, and production line transfers
General understanding of building permits, environmental authorizations, EHS requirements, and regulatory approval processes, including the ability to coordinate responsible specialists and track critical milestones
Ability to coordinate budget tracking, contract milestones, procurement activities, and schedule commitments with accountable functional owners
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Must be adept at navigating diverse country cultures, company divisions, internal hierarchies, and multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, email, and project scheduling tools
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required
Minimum of 12 years of work-related experience in project management or a related discipline, including experience with complex industrial, manufacturing, facility expansion, construction, or industrialization projects
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing projects involving facility infrastructure, equipment installation, and production readiness
Experience in manufacturing operations and production line transfers strongly preferred
Experience coordinating contractors, construction schedules, project budgets, and permitting or regulatory approval processes preferred
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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 identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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