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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Principal Technical Program Manager - **Company:** Jabil Circuit, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,200.0 - $295,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Network Installation Services, Scrum Methodology, Generative AI - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jabil.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Jabil_Careers/job/Austin-TX/Sr-Principal-Technical-Program-Manager_J2469395 ## About the Role * Bachelor's 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: * Master's Degree * PMP Certification * Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers (CM) a plus., BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. ## Description 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 liquid-cooled 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 end-to-end rack development - from scoping and initial architecture review of customer requirements, through validation and deployment. This person will also drive cross-functional collaboration, technical innovation, and continuous improvement across multiple datacenter programs. What will you do? * Lead complex, multi-disciplinary 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.