Technical Business Unit Manager

Jabil; Prince George; On-site; CAD 164,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan and employee‑s<

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is launching a new manufacturing facility in Prince George, VA, and seeks a Technical Business Unit Manager to lead the startup, align customer roadmaps with engineering and production capabilities, and drive end-to-end program execution.

The role combines customer engagement, technical leadership, and operational readiness, with travel up to 25% and a strong focus on scalable, high‑power electrical and industrial equipment projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• 6+ years in engineering, product development, manufacturing, or technical program leadership.
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing environments and customer-facing programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical and commercial contact for key customer programs.
• Align roadmaps with engineering, manufacturing, and operations capabilities.
• Lead projects from concept through production, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and expectations.
• Support startup of a new manufacturing facility with process development and onboarding.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Customer engagement

Program leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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 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.

Technical Business Unit Manager Build a New Factory

Lead Strategic Customer Partnerships. Drive Manufacturing Excellence.

Jabil is seeking a Technical Business Unit Manager to play a key leadership role in launching a new manufacturing facility in Prince George, VA. This exciting opportunity combines customer engagement, technical leadership, and operational execution as you help build a world-class operation supporting large-scale, highly engineered equipment used in critical infrastructure applications. As part of the core startup team, you'll help establish manufacturing processes, build operational capabilities, support customer programs, and serve as the technical bridge between customers and Jabil's global organization.

Location: Prince George, VA (On-Site) Travel: Up to 25% Domestic & International

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for key customer programs.
• Align customer technology roadmaps with Jabil's engineering, manufacturing, and operational capabilities.
• Lead complex projects from concept through production, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations.
• Support the startup of a new manufacturing facility, including process development, operational readiness, and manufacturing team onboarding.
• Partner with customers, engineering teams, and operations leaders to deliver innovative, scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), technical proposals, project plans, and business cases.
• Drive early supplier involvement and support new product introductions and R&D initiatives.
• Lead customer presentations, technical reviews, and executive-level discussions.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and business teams to ensure flawless program execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand Jabil's value-added services, including design, development, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or Computer Science degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering, product development, manufacturing, R&D, or technical program leadership.
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing environments and customer-facing technical program management.
• Experience supporting large-scale electrical, power electronics, industrial equipment, or infrastructure-related products.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including electrical assemblies, panel wiring, medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, and high-power electronic assemblies.
• Excellent communication, customer relationship management, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong project management, financial, and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience supporting factory startups, manufacturing transfers, or greenfield operations.
• Background working with large, highly engineered equipment or capital equipment programs.

Why Jabil?

This is a rare opportunity to help build a new facility from the ground up while partnering with a strategic customer on complex, large-scale products. You'll combine technical expertise, customer leadership, and operational influence to shape a growing business and play a critical role in a high-impact manufacturing startup.

The pay range for this role is $115,500 - $207,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan;
• and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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