Business Unit Program Manager

Jabil; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Business Unit Project/Program Manager in Salisbury, North Carolina to lead large scale projects primarily related to quality assurance and manufacturing operations. You will oversee multiple projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and effective management of resources.

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge in manufacturing and strong skills in project management, enabling them to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems while interfacing with both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Broad manufacturing knowledge including materials, processes, and logistics.
• Strong project/program management skills with the ability to lead teams.
• Capacity to analyze and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects aligned with Business Unit's strategy.
• Lead and deliver project results within schedule and budget.
• Provide excellent customer satisfaction and interface with clients.

Skills

Project and program management

Supply Chain Management

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Broad manufacturing knowledge

Strong customer satisfaction skills

Tools

Jabil tools

Job description

The following is a sourcing requisition for a potential new manufacturing site. This requisition is to support a new factory startup manufacturing large form‑factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include: panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies.

Job Summary

Business Unit Project/Program Manager works independently and leads large scale projects/programs for a designated client typically related to quality assurance, systems, manufacturing operations, etc. to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. Uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to lead large or multiple projects / programs with significant scope and impact. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for un‑reviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed upon milestones for effectiveness in achieving specified results. Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of key projects or for multiple, related projects / programs aligned with an assigned Business Unit’s strategy.
• Manages projects/programs under assigned Business Unit direction.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
• Manages key customer programs less P&L responsibility.
• Provides customer with Jabil point of contact and interface.
• Works with internal and external customers to provide excellent customer satisfaction and exceed customer expectations.
• Leads and implements specific programs both internal and external to Jabil that span functions, organizations, geographic regions and cultures.
• Leads and manages the development of specific products through the various stages of the product lifecycle from concept to end‑of‑life.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Broad manufacturing knowledge (i.e. materials, processes, test, logistics)
• Jabil tools (Financial system, quote process, etc.)
• Strong Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) skills
• Fundamental knowledge of cost accounting principles
• Strong Supply Chain Management skills
• Strong project and/or program management skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.