Technical Business Unit Manager

Jabil; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Health insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil, located in Prince George, VA, seeks a Technical Business Unit Manager to lead a new manufacturing facility startup, align customer roadmaps with internal capabilities, and drive complex, scalable manufacturing solutions.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality teams. A Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years in relevant roles is required, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science required or preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering, product development, manufacturing, R&D or technical program leadership.
• Strong project management, financial, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree

Job description

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.

Salary: 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.


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