Technical Program Manager – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil Circuit; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Design Program Manager to lead transformative projects in Data Center Infrastructure. This role involves coordinating complex programs, managing risks, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful results. With a focus on technical feasibility and strategic planning, you will drive decisions and simplify processes across functions. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a strong background in engineering and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of technical program management experience in datacenter.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and integration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliverables and report on complex Data Center Infrastructure Programs.
• Manage RFP timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Agile

Scrum

Waterfall

Job description

Job Family : General Design Services

Job Profile Title: Design Program Manager

Location/ Division Specific Information- P05 / Austin TX/ USA - Remote

How will you make an impact? -

Jabil is seeking a Technical Program Manager focused on Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering and Manufacturing. This position will directly contribute to the transformative growth within the Intelligent Infrastructure Division.

The Technical Program Manager, (TPM) role is responsible for coordinating deliverables and reporting on large complex Data Center Infrastructure Programs, including contingency planning and issue resolution. The TPM contributes to and demonstrates a solid understanding of program vision and roadmap, while maintaining awareness of cross-product/program synergies and actively communicates opportunities to simplify or better align work across teams.

What will you do? -

• Provides regular updates to senior leadership, external partners, and internal teams on the status of infrastructure programs, including risks, blockers, and dependencies

• Displays in depth knowledge of datacenter power distribution, cooling and related systems and sub-systems

• Acting as technical advisor, working closely with cross functional teams, and focusing on engineering teams to understand challenges, propose solutions, and ensure technical feasibility

• Coordinate multiple projects and reconcile interdependencies among them; Drive decisions with appropriate stakeholders, eliminating roadblocks to resolve customer issues

• Adept at managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating schedules

• Collaborate with factory-based PMs to provide support from RFP through NPI completion of FWT

• Manage RFP timelines, milestones, meetings, document repository, RFIs / ECNs and team up in packaging all RFP deliverables

How will you get here?–

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or a related field is required

Experience:

• 5- 10 + years of datacenter and/or industrial technical program management of design/engineering/manufacturing/test experience is required

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination is a must

• 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience is required

• 5+ years of analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Analytic and decisive decision maker

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented

• Able to work independently with minimal oversight

• Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries

• Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices

• Comfortable working as part of a global team

• Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones

• Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

• Able to mentor junior project managers

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification is preferred

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Data Center Infrastructure is preferred

• A suitable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered