Sr. Operations Project Manager - New Site Operations Launch
Jabil
Operations
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
Job Summary
The Sr. Operations Project Manager will facilitate and lead strategic initiatives for large and high complexity projects. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven candidates to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new manufacturing site launch. This individual will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team and ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, HR, inventory, EHS, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires strong leadership, organizational agility, and the ability to manage complex timelines and interdependencies.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership:
Reports To: Regional Project Management Office, Sr Manager
Knowledge Requirements
The Sr. Operations Project Manager will facilitate and lead strategic initiatives for large and high complexity projects. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven candidates to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new manufacturing site launch. This individual will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team and ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, HR, inventory, EHS, legal, and compliance functions. The role requires strong leadership, organizational agility, and the ability to manage complex timelines and interdependencies.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership:
- 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.
Reports To: Regional Project Management Office, Sr Manager
Knowledge Requirements
- 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.
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Risk and change management
- Effective communication and influence
- Operational excellence mindset
- Detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture