Program Management Director

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 Our Americas West business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole . From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve,growand succeed today and into tomorrow. Jacobs is seeking a Program Manager to support the delivery of major capital infrastructure programs. You'll 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. You will manage programs of varying complexity, applying industry best practices and Jacobs' established procedures. Your work will be instrumental in supporting the growth of Jacobs' portfolio , with a focus on execution, coordination, and continuous improvement. Here's what you'll do: 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,riskand 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 byidentifyingopportunities, 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. Here's what you'll need Significant experience in managing capital projects/programs,includingprograms 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. Adaptable - Thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary settings and adjusts to evolving client needs. Innovative - Encourages creative thinking and continuous improvement in program delivery. 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 $196,200.00 to $300,000.00. 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 August 19, 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.