Technical Business Unit Manager -Battery Cell Manufacturing Experience Required

Jabil; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

4 weeks paid parental leave

11 company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in the United States seeks a senior Technology Programs Manager to align customer and Jabil roadmaps, and to drive design, layout, and Global Operations Services across global projects.

You will develop complex SOWs, proposals, project schedules, and budgets, while leading multi-functional teams and interfacing with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required; PMP preferred.
• 6–8 years work experience in Engineering or Technology fields.
• Masters degree preferred; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align customer technology roadmaps with Jabil's roadmap.
• Develop, manage, and deliver complex technology projects including SOWs and proposals.
• Present and sell Jabil's technology services to assigned customers.
• Primary contact for design activities and customer relations.
• Lead multi-functional project teams and manage budgets/schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Financial acumen

Contract knowledge

Lithium Ion knowledge

Technology roadmap alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

Tools

Jabil 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: December 04, 2026.

BENEFITS

• 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 2027, 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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