Program Lead; Digital Delivery

Overview

This job description is for a Program Lead role within Advanced Manufacturing  opportunity supports a Data Center Program, with responsibilities including leading a team, coordinating projects, interacting with clients, and developing processes, technology, and tools to improve performance and deliverable quality. The position is available at any location in the United States, with a preference for candidates near a Jacobs U.S. office.

Base pay range: $92,000.00/yr - $/yr. The stated range aligns with the provided salary information and may vary by location and applicable skills and experience.

• 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 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 technologies, project managers, outside design firms, and client representatives.
  
  Monitor project schedules to validate and ensure the level of development. 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.

• 7 or more years 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 include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We support a hybrid working policy that allows a mix of Jacobs office, project, and remote work. If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.