Procurement Program 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

As the Procurement Program Director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and project execution support for high-performing procurement teams supporting large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) Data Center projects. This role combines Project leadership with hands‑on involvement in some of Jacobs' most complex and high-profile capital programs.

You will lead and develop a team of procurement professionals and managers while driving excellence across purchasing, subcontract management, supplier quality, expediting, materials management, strategic sourcing, and project procurement execution. In addition to project leadership responsibilities, you may serve as the Project Procurement Manager on major projects, overseeing procurement strategy and execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Success in this role requires a strong understanding of EPCM project delivery, construction subcontract management, supplier engagement, commercial strategy, and procurement risk management. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring procurement activities support project objectives related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals supporting a large EPCM Data Center project.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on large Data Center projects.
• Serve as Project Procurement Manager for large, complex capital projects when required.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies that align with client objectives, project execution plans, and business goals.
• Drive procurement performance through effective subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, quality surveillance and field material control.
• Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, company procedures, project controls, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, commercial, and operations teams to support successful project delivery.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier qualification, and supplier relationship management to improve project outcomes and reduce procurement risk.
• Monitor procurement metrics related to cost savings, schedule performance, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and quality.
• Identify and proactively address supply constraints, long‑lead equipment risks, and market challenges affecting large capital projects.
• Support project pursuits, proposals, procurement estimates, execution strategies, and client presentations if required.
• Champion data‑driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting Relationships

The Procurement Program Director reports directly to Operations Leadership while maintaining a functional relationship with Business Unit Procurement Leadership. When assigned to specific projects, the Director may also maintain an indirect reporting relationship with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Program Leadership teams.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and commitment to excellence, and we'll provide opportunities to grow your career while helping deliver the facilities and infrastructure that power the future.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, supplier quality, expediting and materials management within EPCM, EPC, engineering, or large capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement professionals and managers.
• Strong communication skills and interfacing with client.
• Proven experience supporting large capital projects from planning through execution and project closeout.
• Strong understanding of EPCM project delivery models and procurement's role in achieving project cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Experience managing procurement activities for complex industrial, advanced manufacturing, data center, semiconductor, life sciences, or mission‑critical facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of global supply management, commercial contracting practices, procurement strategy, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across numerous projects and locations.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data analysis tools.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center programs, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, battery plants, advanced technology facilities, or large-scale industrial manufacturing projects.
• Experience procuring major process equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, modular construction packages, and mission‑critical infrastructure components.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, PMP, CIPS, CPSD, or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of project controls, estimating, scheduling, and commercial risk management.
• Experience implementing procurement technologies, digital supply chain solutions, and continuous improvement programs.
• Demonstrated success identifying and mitigating supply risks associated with long‑lead equipment and fast‑track project execution.
• Proven ability to solve complex business, project, and supply challenges in rapidly evolving project environments.

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 $165,700.00 to $227,900.00. 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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.