Program Manager

Overview

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Program Manager role at Jacobs. This position supports the delivery of major capital infrastructure programs within the Energy Transition space. The role is located in the United States with occasional domestic travel. You will focus on implementing program management strategies in collaboration with Program Directors and cross-functional teams, helping to drive performance, ensure alignment with client objectives, and contribute to Jacobs’ mission of creating a more sustainable future.

Base pay range

$211,800.00/yr - $278,025.00/yr

Jacobs is a company that challenges today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Directors in the delivery of complex infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and Jacobs’ sustainability values.
  
• Lead the implementation of program management functions including controls, commercial oversight, design coordination, risk and stakeholder management.
  
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned programs, ensuring technical performance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to foster high-performing, agile delivery environments.
  
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, and building client relationships.
  
• Assist in developing execution plans and innovative delivery approaches for complex capital programs.
  
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all program activities.
  

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing Energy Transition capital projects/programs, ideally with exposure to infrastructure programs valued at $500M+.
  
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including client-facing roles and multi-company environments.
  
• Solid understanding of program management disciplines: cost, schedule, procurement, risk, change, and design management.
  
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and contributing to regional growth strategies.
  

Attributes & Skills

• Relationship-focused – Builds trust and cultivates strong client and team relationships.
  
• Empathetic leader – Motivates and mentors staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  
• Adaptive – Thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary settings and adjusts to evolving client needs.
  
• Innovative – Encourages creative thinking and continuous improvement in program delivery.
  

Benefits and other information

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $211,800.00 to $278,025.00, determined by work location and factors including job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Jacobs values collaboration and supports a hybrid working policy that balances presence in Jacobs offices/projects with remote work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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