Program Manager, Enterprise AI

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 Enterprise AI team is focused on advancing AI for our business and our clients. We run a growing list of products, projects and initiatives across the Jacobs Enterprise and are looking for a motivated, highly organized Program Manager who can connect these into one clear view for accountability and delivery. You will oversee these core priorities for the Enterprise AI team, overseeing the individual teams executing this work to track progress, maintain schedule and budget, track milestones, and maintain an overall view of everything within the program. Your work will ensure AI is accelerated and delivered, with demonstrable impact, and will be a pivotal role in the continued evolution of AI at Jacobs. Responsibilities Build and maintain one unified delivery plan across all Enterprise AI work, with clear milestones, dependencies, and a shared schedule Track budgets and spend across the portfolio, and give leaders an early, honest read on cost, risk, and progress Keep project managers, product owners, and initiative leads accountable to schedule and delivery, without taking over their work Serve as the primary point for escalation and for coordination Work with supporting functions such as IT and the Operating Units Produce executive-level reports and summaries that turn detail into clear decisions. Here’s what you'll need 5+ years managing complex programs or portfolios, including several projects running in parallel Hands‑on Agile and Scrum experience, and the judgement to adapt the approach to the work Strong command of budgets, forecasting, and delivery metrics A track record of clear executive communication, on the page and in the room High attention to detail Preferred Experience delivering AI, data, or other technology programs PMP, plus an Agile credential such as PMI‑ACP, SAFe, or Certified ScrumMaster Familiarity with portfolio tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet Experience in a large, matrixed, relationship‑driven organization Minimum Education & Preferred Focus Areas Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technology, or a related field is preferred, not required. Equivalent experience delivering complex projects and/or programs is valued just as highly 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 $110,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 July 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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