Business Unit Program Manager

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JOB SUMMARY
The Manager Program Management assists in the management and direction of activities in the Program Management function. Supports company-wide programs through subordinate supervisors and/or employees. This role helps drive the implementation of program management strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction and program success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·    Support activities of the Program Management function.
·    Identify, hire and train Program Managers as well as advise subordinates in the more complex phases of their work.
·    Monitors resources and assists with coordinating the work flow of each Program Manager.
·    Manages the delivery of quality products on time, within budget and with competitive features.
·    Oversees the progress and activities of one or more Program Teams, issuing a monthly report, managing individual programs on an as needed basis.
·    Communicates with key customers to understand their needs, preferences, and perspectives. Ensures that the customer’s perspective is fully considered in the course of development of programs.
·    Leads a team to achieve timely, within budget results, with products and processes that meet or exceed requirements.
·    Clearly articulates program status to senior management and develops creative approaches to address program challenges.
·    Establishes project strategy, executes the plan and measures results.
·    Leads project planning and commitment process.
·    Provides valuable input to senior management on making decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial program impact.
·    Maintains project transparency through formal, written communications and reporting status systems.
·    Anticipates opportunities for proactive solutions. Manage conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes.
·    May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
·         Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification required
·         Knowledge of organization’s operating policies and procedures required
·         Expert knowledge of organization’s culture and guiding principles

·         Previous experience in manufacturing environment

·         Prior experience in customer interface

·         Strong operational and financial knowledge required

·         Substantial knowledge of Jabil and demonstrated ability to leverage organization

·         Consultative skills (ability to understand true customer needs)

·         Good communications skills

·         Distinctive problem solving leader

·         Demonstrated team leadership capabilities

·         Should have the following personal characteristics: strong leader, professional, hard-charging, detail-oriented, reliable, calm under fire, creative, with a can-do attitude.

·         Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required






EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
·         Bachelor’s degree required (Mechanical or Plastics Engineering or related discipline preferred)
·         Minimum 5-7 years work-related experience required in a supervisory/management role and
·         Minimum 3 years project management experience within a manufacturing, development or research environment preferred
·         Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.