Program Lead (Digital Delivery) at Jacobs

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.

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This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

The Program Lead will oversee and manage a Data Center Program within Advanced Manufacturing. This role serves as the central point of contact for all projects related to the program, requiring the management of a team and coordination of projects in a fast-paced market. The candidate must interact with clients and create standard workflows to meet Data Center project standards. Additionally, the Program Lead will be responsible for developing people, processes, technology, and tools to continuously improve discipline performance, deliverable quality, and user expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposals & Industry Knowledge
• Consult on preliminary bidding and business development to provide input and understand the applications/tools required for client and program projects
• Stay updated on new technology and industry trends to serve the client's best interests through project workflows
• Participate in departmental strategic planning for the program
• Write and estimate proposals for new work within the program
  
  
  

Staff Development & Training

• Manage and delegate program work to Advanced Manufacturing staff with the help of the Integrated Design Team Manager
• Develop leads and coordinators to understand and execute client-specific workflows
• Plan and schedule all necessary training for staff working on the program
• Create, manage, and execute Data Center market standard operating procedures and processes to improve engineering and workflows
• Drive cost reductions through innovative application implementations
• Organize and manage workload hours for each program project, working directly with the integrated design team manager to ensure proper staff allocation
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading digital delivery teams
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills when communicating with Jacobs disciplines, project managers, leadership and clients
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to quickly prioritize work
• Build project teams and mobilize quickly on projects
  
  
  

Design Execution

• Manage design methodologies and drive continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle
• Engage with appropriate IT and Operations Subject Matter Experts to ensure the program has the resources needed to support the overall scope of a project’s technology
• Authorize access to appropriate data and coordinate efforts with personnel in other departments, including Center of Excellence (COE) technologies, project managers, outside design firms, and client representatives
• Monitor project schedules to validate and ensure the level of development (LOD) based on project requirements
• Capture information across multiple projects to create actionable data
• Create graphics and dashboards to provide project teams with information and data correlations
• Manage new product implementations from concept through production launch and process sign-off
• Track progress on each program project to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met
  
  
  

Client Engagement

• Build relationships with clients to become a trusted advisor in the digital space
• Regularly engage with client Program Leads to discuss workflows and potential optimizations
• Stay current on market trends and look for ways to improve processes
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• 7 or more year of experience in a Digital Delivery role
• Technical, professional, or bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline including Architecture, Engineering, Drafting
  
  
  

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, one floating holiday, 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 $92,000.00 to $120,750.00. 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 October 20, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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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