Sr. Technical Business Unit Manager

Jabil; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 1,600,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a seasoned Technical Business Unit Manager to align a global customer’s technology roadmap with Jabil’s strategy. You will lead multi-site teams, develop complex SOWs, and manage budgets.

You will present Jabil’s design and technology services to senior engineers and management, drive profitable design wins, and ensure flawless execution across international sites with clear customer alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science; PMP preferred.
• 13+ years combined education/experience in engineering/technology fields.
• Experience managing multi-site, multi-project programs with P&L responsibilities.
• Familiarity with design services, layout services, and Global Operations Services.

Responsibilities

• Align the customer’s technology roadmap with Jabil’s strategy.
• Develop complex SOWs, proposals, schedules, and budgets across global sites.
• Present and sell Jabil Technology to customers and executives.
• Manage multi-site TBUMs and interface with design/production teams.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as primary contact for technical questions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent technical skills

Knowledge of Jabil Design and Tech

Strong financial knowledge

Strong operational knowledge

Jabil tools

Contract knowledge

Leadership/people-management

Strong customer service

Proficient computer skills

Strong project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/CS

Masters Degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

12 years experience w/ Bachelor’s

8 years with Master’s

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Jabil tools (Financial system, AROD, quotes)

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.

SUMMARY Manages the alignment of assigned global customer’s technology road map and Jabil’s Technology road map. Capable of selling Jabil’s value-add services such as design, layout, and Global Operations Services (Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Test, R & D, etc.) globally. Develop and grow business through profitable design wins and flawless execution. Provide management and guidance to multi-functional project teams across multiple global Jabil sites. Provides management and oversite for the different Technical Business Unit Manager (“TBUMs”) roles assigned Globally to support customer needs. Manage and enhance customer relationships. Provide single-point-of-contact to customer for all design-related activities. Provide full accountability for multi-site project budgets and schedules. Technically capable of developing, managing and delivering very highly complex technology projects. This includes developing complex SOW, business proposals, project schedules/financials, and managing multiple global projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Jabil’s integration into global customer’s technology roadmap.
• Technical expert on customer’s products and technology.
• Technically develops, manages and delivers very highly complex technology projects including developing complex detailed Statements of Work (SOW), business proposals, project schedules/financials, managing multiple global projects, and design service agreements (DSA).
• Present and sell Jabil’s Technology to assigned customer or program. Must be professional and comfortable doing presentations to external senior level engineers and management.
• Act as the main escalation point between Jabil Design and the mass-production BU.
• Owns relationship with the customer’s design/central engineering group and supports all their technical projects.
• Functions as the primary contact in technical questions between multiple global sites within Jabil and the customer.
• Full responsibility for strategic direction for Jabil Design and Product Development teams.
• Sell and increase exposure of Jabil/Jabil Technology Services such as design services, layout services, and Global Operations Services inside of the customer’s organization.
• Serves as primary point of contact for early supplier involvement on new customer R & D projects.
• Knows and understands the assigned Business Unit (BU)’s strategic directions. Identifies and influences BU’s strategic and technical direction.
• Utilizes tools to monitor cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value and increase margin.
• Manages Jabil Design forecast and workcell statement process.
• Manages BU Global technical team to support customer needs.
• Manages Jabil development operations for a particular customer across multiple sites.
• Responsible for coordinating numerous technical projects and the assigned TBUMs to ensure a cohesive technology plan to meet customer needs.
• Deploy different Global assets to support the TBUMs assigned to the different projects.
• Will Have P&L responsibilities ensuring our spend and time meets internal parameters and the customer’s needs for all technical projects undertaken.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job is directly responsible for managing employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management). Job title example(s) of employees directly supervised: Technical Business Unit Manager; Technical Business Unit Coordinator; BD Project/Program Manager; Technology Project/Product Manager; Global Engineer; Design Engineer

JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent technical skills (i.e. engineering, R & D, product design/development per assigned sector or customer) to align Jabil with customer’s technology road map
• Knowledge and good understanding of Jabil Design and Technology Services
• Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude (e.g. balance sheet and income statement)
• Strong operational knowledge (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain)
• Jabil tools (Financial system, AROD, quote process, etc.)
• Contract knowledge fundamentals
• Leadership/people-management skills
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Proficient computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Strong project management skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• 12 years work-related experience required with a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering or Technology fields (i.e. R & D, product design/development, road map processes, etc.). 8 years experience required with a Master’s Degree.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or 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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