Product Manager - Digital Solutions

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.

Are you interested in being part of a dynamic global team of digital professionals?

In this newly created position, you will gain the opportunity to have real business impact, setting the strategic direction of a portfolio digital products, supporting Product Owners in the development and implementation of automation solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of design processes.

Leading a team of Product Owners(s) to advance tools through the product ideation and development lifecycle, while maintaining consistent scheduling, budgeting and performance tracking. In this position, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the portfolio and supporting Product Owners to adhere to product delivery best practices, your remit will include

• Develop and implement the of delivery best practices
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture
• Coordinate the planning and management of tool backlog and roadmaps, reporting on progress.
• Ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery of the approved scope of works.
• Identify and monitor dependencies, blockers and product risks
• Monitor Opex vs. Capex spending weekly, taking corrective actions as required
• Collaborate with the Communications, Marketing and Adoption teams to facilitate product growth
• Plan and facilitate resource forecasting and sprint planning.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendors to manage scope, schedule and budget
• Ensure governance of Agile and Dev Ops practices throughout the development lifecycle

• A global network of expertise and opportunity
• A culture founded on safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging
• Flexible working arrangements that support your well-being and potential
• Opportunities to make a real-world impact through our global giving and volunteering programs
• Up to 10% pension
• Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

We would be delighted to hear from candidates with established experience of software development processes, including Agile practices, Dev Ops, and product lifecycle management who can demonstrate a real blend of experience, skill and attributes

• Demonstrable experience as a recognised Product Owner/Manager of digital products/tools.
• Well established project management skills with the ability to report progress effectively.
• Well established stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging at all levels with all and align multiple stakeholders
• Sound Strategic problem solving and decision‑making capabilities

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within…