Lean Process Senior Associate 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.

This is more than a leadership role. It's an opportunity to shape how some of the most complex programmes are planned, managed and delivered.

• As our Senior Associate Director in Performance Management, you'll drive production management excellence across major projects, influence strategic decisions, and help clients unlock better outcomes through smarter delivery.
• You’ll manage high-performing teams, build trusted client relationships, win new opportunities, and play a key role in growing a capability that is shaping the future of programme delivery.
• Your expertise won’t just impact single projects. You’ll influence business growth, develop future leaders, and help define how we deliver value across multiple sectors.

We’re committed to creating an environment where aspiring people can do their best work and build exceptional careers.

• The opportunity to manage and influence major, high-profile programmes
• A genuine leadership platform where your ideas will shape strategy, capability growth and delivery excellence
• Exposure to senior client stakeholders and pioneering industry projects
• The chance to grow and expand your professional network while developing new business opportunities
• A highly collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation where your impact can be felt at every level
• Flexibility and trust, empowering you to manage your work in a way that works for you
• The opportunity to mentor, develop and inspire the next generation of production management professionals

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic leadership, client influence, people development and business growth, this is it.

• Compensation that reflects your skills and experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks:
  We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

• We’re looking for a proven figurehead to help drive and grow our Production Management capability across a diverse portfolio of programmes and sectors.
• You’ll provide strategic oversight across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery while supporting clients through complex challenges. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with programme teams, project leaders and clients to shape delivery approaches, optimise resources and drive continuous improvement.
• This is a highly visible role combining delivery management, business development and people management. You’ll help secure future work, contribute to winning bids, expand client relationships and identify new opportunities for growth.
• You’ll also play a pivotal role in developing our capability, running recruitment efforts, mentoring team members and creating an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best.
• Whether you’re leading programme strategy,…