Technical Program Manager Test Development
Job Family: General Project Management
Job Profile Title: Program Manager/ Test Development
Location/ Division Specific Information- USA Austin TX / USA - Remote
How will you make an impact-
Jabil is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) focused on Functional Tester Development. This position will directly contribute to the transformative growth within the Intelligent Infrastructure Division.
The TPM role for Functional Tester Development is responsible for leading the complete lifecycle of test system programs including the design build validation and deployment of functional tester and automated test solutions across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites. This role drives alignment between engineering manufacturing suppliers and customers to deliver high-quality cost-effective test systems on schedule.
The TPM will coordinate internal resources and multiple external vendors while ensuring transparent communication and reporting to both customers and executive management.
What will you do -
Manage multiple test system development projects simultaneously ensuring adherence to scope schedule cost and quality targets.
Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams (Mechanical Electrical Software and Test) to deliver robust and scalable test solutions.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans risk assessments and recovery actions.
Lead design reviews readiness reviews and program checkpoints across the development cycle.
Oversee the design and build of functional test fixtures and testers for complex electronic products across various industries (Consumer Industrial Medical etc.).
Define test strategies architectures and coverage plans ensuring compliance with DFT (Design for Testability) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
Support integration and validation activities including system debug correlation and deployment at production sites.
Ensure consistent test standards documentation and processes across global test development teams.
Manage multiple vendors for test fixture fabrication instrumentation integration and software development.
Evaluate supplier capabilities track delivery schedules and ensure adherence to design and quality requirements.
Coordinate with procurement and quality teams for vendor selection quotation review and issue resolution
Prepare and present detailed program status reports including key metrics (schedule cost risk and technical readiness).
Communicate project progress and escalations to customers internal stakeholders and upper management.
Facilitate regular technical and business reviews to align expectations and maintain program transparency.
Apply Lean Six Sigma and 8D methodologies to enhance test development efficiency and reliability.
Identify opportunities for standardization automation and cost optimization within the test development process.
Support process transfer and replication of testers and fixtures across global manufacturing sites.
How will you get here-
Education:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or Computer Engineering is
Experience:
8 years of experience in Test Engineering Fixture Development or Manufacturing Engineering within OEM/ODM/EMS environments is
3 years of experience in program or technical project management leading cross-functional teams is a must
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
4 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
4 years of analytical quantitative communication and presentations experience
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven track record of delivering functional test systems and managing external vendors is a plus
Familiarity with LabVIEW TestStand Python or C# for test automation is a plus
Strong understanding of test instrumentation (DMMs power supplies signal analyzers communication interfaces etc.).
Experience with ICT FCT RF Optical Audio etc
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