Technical Business Unit Manager -Battery Cell Manufacturing Experience Required

Jabil; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a strategic leader to align customer technology roadmaps with Jabil’s capabilities. You will drive design, layout, and Global Operations Services globally, manage complex projects, and lead multi-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Strong background in engineering, R&D, and product development with experience in selling services is essential. This role offers substantial interaction with senior engineering leadership and multi-site coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Masters preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• 6–8 years work-related experience required, preferably in Engineering or Technology fields.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Jabil's integration into customer's technology roadmap.
• Technical expert on customer's products and technology.
• Develops, manages and delivers highly complex projects including SOWs, proposals, schedules/financials, and DSAs.
• Present and sell Jabil's Technology to the assigned customer or program, including presentations to senior engineers.

Skills

Lithium Ion

Cell Mfg

Communication

Engineering Skills

Jabil Design & Tech Services

Financial Acumen

Operations Knowledge

Jabil Tools

Contract Knowledge

Leadership/People Mgmt

Customer Service

Proficient PC Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Engineering or CS Degree

PMP Certification

6–8 years Experience

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Financial System

AROD

Quote Process

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the alignment of assigned 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. Manage and enhance customer relationships. Provide single-point-of-contact to customer for all design-related activities. Provide full accountability for 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 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.
• Act as the main escalation point between Jabil Design and the mass-production BU.
• Serves as primary contact relationship owner with the customer's design/central engineering group and supports all of their technical projects. Functions as the point of contact in technical questions between Jabil and the customer.
• Establishes 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 BU's strategic and technical direction.
• Utilizes tools to monitor cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• Manages Jabil Design forecast and workcell statement process.
• Manages BU Global technical team.
• Manages Jabil development operations for a particular customer.
• No P&L responsibility, but is responsible for AROD (Accretive Return On Design) program.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Lithium Ion knowledge
• Cell Mfg Process Experience
• 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.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years work-related experience required, preferably in Engineering or Technology fields (i.e. R & D, product design/development, road map processes, etc.).
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

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. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 02, 2026.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; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

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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