Program Manager

Transportation At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Program Manager is responsible for designing, initiating, and executing strategic programs that support organizational objectives. This role leads cross-functional coordination, develops proposals that position programs for success, facilitates workshops to support planning and alignment, and ensures effective delivery across the full program lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized leader who excels at shaping program direction and driving outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy, Positioning & Initiation

• Define program vision, positioning, scope, and success metrics aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead the initiation of new programs, including opportunity assessment, stakeholder alignment, and creation of foundational program frameworks.

• Develop proposals, business cases, and program charters to secure executive sponsorship and funding.

• Support organizational strategy by identifying opportunities for new or expanded programs.

Planning & Road mapping

• Create comprehensive program plans, including schedules, resource strategies, and integrated roadmaps.

• Establish governance structures, communication plans, and decision-making frameworks.

• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops to align teams and stakeholders.

Execution & Delivery Management

• Oversee cross-functional project teams to ensure coordinated execution and timely delivery of program milestones.

• Monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement in program processes, tools, and delivery practices.

Facilitation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan and facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, design sessions, and retrospectives.

• Act as the primary communication channel for program updates, roadblocks, and decision needs.

• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and delivery teams.

Financial & Resource Oversight

• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

• Coordinate resource allocation and capacity planning across teams and functions.

• Lead vendor engagement where applicable.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct program reviews, lessons learned, and performance analysis.

• Translate insights into process improvements or future program enhancements.

• Ensure organizational learning is captured and shared.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project/Program Management, Engineering, Planning, and or Architecture.

• Substantial years of program or project management experience.

• Demonstrated experience initiating programs, developing proposals, or facilitating workshops.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.

Core Competencies

• Strategic program design

• Stakeholder engagement

• Workshop facilitation

• Proposal development & business case writing

• Program initiation & governance

• Risk and issue management

• Change management

• Executive-level communication

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

200,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

250,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $250,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on February 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Boston	Massachusetts	United States