Jabil
Manufacturing
ITManager
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“IT Manager at Jabil. Skills: MES IT Management, Test-Driven Development, AI-augmented development, Software Engineering. Lead and manage MES software engineers. Align to end‑to‑end MES development lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver predictable, high‑quality manufacturing solutions at scale; ensure MES engineering teams consistently deliver production‑ready software aligned to manufacturing outcomes; Track and improve engineering quality metrics such as code coverage, defect leakage, and production stability; Drive continuous refactoring and technical debt reduction to improve long‑term maintainability; Ensure development practices support predictable delivery, fewer production defects, and faster cycle times
Industry & Context.
AI‑assisted debugging, root‑cause analysis, and code navigation; problem management activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years in enterprise software development, including hands‑on people leadership, Proven experience managing MES or mission‑critical manufacturing systems, Demonstrated success implementing TDD in production enterprise systems, Experience scaling modern engineering practices across distributed teams, foundation in modern backend and frontend development, APIs, and CI/CD, Deep practical knowledge of automated testing frameworks and quality engineering, Hands‑on exposure to AI‑assisted development tools and their application within the SDLC
Nice to Have
Manufacturing domain knowledge is strongly preferred but not mandatory
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage MES software engineers
Align to end‑to‑end MES development lifecycle
Ensure MES development aligns to single pipeline model
Establish TDD as default development approach
Ensure all MES code developed with unit tests
Track and improve engineering quality metrics
Drive continuous refactoring and technical debt reduction
Lead adoption of AI‑augmented development practices
and success metrics for AI use
Partner with AI DevEx and SDE teams
Influence and enforce MES engineering standards
Guide development teams through modernization of legacy MES components
Ensure development practices support predictable delivery
and retain high‑performing MES developers
Develop engineers into AI‑ready developers
Foster a culture of engineering ownership
develop and implement department strategy
Develop and communicate business strategy understanding
Understand and communicate business strategy
Prepare ROI related documentation and Business Cases
Prepare and Analyze financial data and results
Responsibility for financial forecasting
Cost management of group IT function
Identify creative ways to reduce cost
Drive metrics management and performance of IT support
Participate in exchange of ideas and information
and understand needs of customers
Accountability for accurate and timely delivery of monthly reporting
Support the incident management process
Drive awareness of change management activity
Coordination of work schedules
and performance management
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Understand and embrace global IT strategic direction
Adhere to all safety and health rules
Enforce and follow all procedures and policies
Participate in internal audit programs
Drive non conformance issues to conclusion
Project Management as required
May perform other duties and responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with SDS and connectivity teams; Partner with AI DevEx and SDE teams; Participate in the exchange of ideas and information across the global IT organization; Collaborate with, and understand the needs of internal/external customers
Communication Scope
Develop and communicate an understanding of the business strategy; Understand and communicate business strategy; clearly articulating business impact
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. JOB SUMMARY The MES IT Manager leads Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software developers as part of a single execution engine spanning MES, Software Development Services, and Machine Connectivity. The role focuses on how MES software is built—driving engineering excellence through Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and AI‑augmented development to deliver predictable, high‑quality manufacturing solutions at scale. This role owns the MES development operating model, embedding AI across the SDLC, enforcing TDD as the default quality strategy, and ensuring MES engineering teams consistently deliver production‑ready software aligned to manufacturing outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage MES software engineers delivering core manufacturing execution capabilities. * Align and contribute to the end‑to‑end MES development lifecycle, from requirements and design through test, release, and sustainment. * Ensure MES development aligns to the single pipeline model—from machine signals to business outcomes—working closely with SDS and connectivity teams * Establish TDD as the default development approach across all new MES features and services. * Ensure all MES code is developed with unit tests, automated regression, and CI‑integrated quality gates. * Track and improve engineering quality metrics such as code coverage, defect leakage, and production stability. * Drive continuous refactoring and technical debt reduc
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