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Jabil · 5 hours ago

Sr. Operations Project Manager – New Site Operations Launch

positionSt. Petersburg, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Jabil is a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. The Sr. Operations Project Manager will lead strategic initiatives for a new manufacturing site launch, managing a cross-functional team to ensure alignment across various functions and overseeing the execution of complex projects.

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Destiny Decker Hudson
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Responsibilities

Define project charter, success criteria, and execution strategy aligned with business goals
Serve as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
Lead the execution of the strategic framework across Site Engineering, Manufacturing, HR, Legal, Quality, and EHS
Develop and manage an integrated master schedule
Ensure clear ownership across workstreams via RACI matrix
Facilitate regular program steering and working team meetings
Maintain strong communication with senior leadership and key stakeholders
Manage governance structures, escalation protocols, and change control processes
Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
Anticipate project risks and proactively implement mitigation plans
Ensure cross-functional teams are prepared for production ramp-up
Monitor deliverable readiness: facility buildout, EHS compliance, staff hiring/onboarding, materials availability, and production qualification
Provide high-impact updates, dashboards, and executive briefings
Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned

Qualification

Manufacturing processesProject managementCross-functional leadershipPMP certificationRisk managementDetail orientationEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field (master's preferred)
Minimum 8–10 years of project/program management experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial facility projects
Proven experience in leading greenfield or brownfield plant launches is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering systems, and facility operations
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, others)
PMP or similar certification is a plus

Company

Jabil

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Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.
dateFounded in 1966
location
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.jabil.com

H1B Sponsorship

Jabil has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (53)
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2023 (40)
2022 (71)
2021 (39)
2020 (60)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.2B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
1993-05-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Steve Borges
EVP/CEO Jabil Heal
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Sherman Tang
CTO, Compute and Storage
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