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Early Engagement Program Manager

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Jabil

Early Engagement Program Manager

Austin, TX

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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 Description

How will you make an impact? -

Jabil is seeking a Program Manager focused on Datacenter Infrastructure and Rack Integration. This position will directly contribute to the transformative growth within the Intelligent Infrastructure Division. As an Early Engagement Program Manager, you will drive the success of various programs within our organization by coordinating deliverables, managing timelines, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Your role will involve overseeing the early stages of engagement, ensuring program activities align with the organization's strategic goals and contribute towards the growth and efficiency of our operations.

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What will you do? -

  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership and internal teams on the status of programs, including risks, blockers, and dependencies.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of program management principles and practices.
  • Serve as a liaison between cross-functional teams, focusing on understanding challenges, proposing solutions, and ensuring feasibility.
  • Coordinate multiple projects and reconcile interdependencies among them; drive decisions with appropriate stakeholders and eliminate roadblocks to resolve issues.
  • Manage program timelines, milestones, meetings, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with various teams to provide support from project initiation through completion and RFP through business award.
  • Ensure alignment of program goals with organizational objectives and communicate opportunities to simplify or better align work across teams.

How will you get here? -

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required

Experience:

  • Minimum 8-12 years of work-related experience in program or project management within an engineering environment is required
  • Strong understanding of project management disciplines, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management, is required
  • Experience in analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentations is required
  • Knowledge of data center infrastructure and rack integration is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Proven ability to effectively collaborate with sales, marketing, business, engineering, and supply chain teams, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Analytic and decisive decision-maker with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Adept at navigating a diversified landscape and operating in a global cross-functional team.
  • Skilled in creating clear, consistent messages for diverse audiences, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
  • Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones.
  • Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices.
  • Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
  • Able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
  • Familiarity with industry standards related to data center infrastructure and rack integration is preferred

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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Accommodation Statement

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: Jabil-J2412543-SGA
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program