Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
How will you make an impact
We are seeking a highly skilled technically proficient and detail-oriented Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager within the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to lead the architecture integration and delivery of advanced air and liquidcooled server rack solutions for large-scale deployments.
This role is critical in translating hyperscale data center requirements into robust scalable and manufacturable systems for next-gen AI/ML (GPU/CPU) cloud infrastructure and network deployments. This person will oversee endtoend rack development from scoping and initial architecture review of customer requirements through validation and deployment.
This person will also drive crossfunctional collaboration technical innovation and continuous improvement across multiple datacenter programs.
What will you do
- Lead complex multidisciplinary hardware programs coordinating mechanical thermal electrical networking supply chain and manufacturing teams while aligning requirements driving schedules and ensuring successful delivery of integrated rack network and cooling solutions
- Provides regular updates to senior leadership external partners and internal teams on the status of infrastructure programs including risks blockers and dependencies
- Displays in depth knowledge of datacenter environment rack integration/delivery custom rack/manifold/liquid cooling product development and related systems
- Coordinate multiple projects and reconcile interdependencies among them
- Drive decisions with appropriate stakeholders eliminating roadblocks to resolve customer issues
- Adept at managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating schedules
- Collaborate with factory-based PMs to provide support from RFP through NPI completion of FWT
- Manage RFP timelines milestones meetings document repository RFIs / ECNs and team up in packaging all RFP deliverables
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints (white-glove services) and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Manage relationships with mechanical component vendors including rack PDUs switches cables and packaging solutions.
- Collaborate with compliance shock/vibe and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (e.g. UL CE ISTA ASTM).
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering or related field is required
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in mechanical systems integration. This could include high-density server / rack design and integration including end-to-end delivery for large-scale deployments worldwide
- 6 years of project management experience involving scope determination scheduling budgeting quality risk and critical path management cross-functional collaboration and leading presentations with customers and stakeholders.
- 3 years focused on data center related projects with preference on rack hardware for hyperscale customers
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills a must
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems integration strategies and program management
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced ambiguous and dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Agile Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative self-motivated accountable and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Skilled in writing reports business correspondence and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management clients and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Capable of assessing projects articulating risks and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to coach and mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree
- PMP Certification
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers (CM) a plus.
What Can Jabil Offer You
Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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