Engineering & Technical Software Project Manager

Jacobs; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Six Sigma training certification

Job summary

Jacobs in Kraków seeks a Global Project Manager to oversee engineering software maintenance, upgrades, and configuration across multinational teams. You will ensure seamless deployment, compliance, and optimization of CAD/PLM/CAE tools while guiding cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within engineering software or enterprise IT, strong leadership, and experience coordinating multi-site projects in a global

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Project Management or related field.
• PMP or Agile certification preferred.
• 5+ years in project management, preferably in engineering software or enterprise IT.
• Proven track record managing global projects with multi-site teams.
• Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, DevOps) and ITIL processes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for engineering software maintenance, upgrades, and configuration across global business units.
• Define project scope, timelines, effort hours, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Vendors) to ensure successful implementation.
• Oversee the creation, testing, and deployment of standardized software builds for engineering tools, ensuring consistency across global teams.
• Collaborate with a global cross-functional development team to deliver Technical Solutions on time and to budget, while identifying risks and opportunities to those schedules and budgets.
• Software Maintenance & Upgrades manage patch deployments, version upgrades, and license renewals for engineering applications.
• Assess impact of upgrades on workflows and ensure minimal disruption to engineering teams.
• Oversee testing, validation, and user acceptance processes.
• Configuration & Customization collaborate with engineering teams to configure software tools to meet regional or business-specific requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT, and third-party software vendors.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.
• Ensure software compliance with licensing, security policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, GDPR).

Skills

Project management

Global projects

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IT/PM

Tools

CAD

PLM

CAE

SCCM

DevOps

ITIL

Job description

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

At Jacobs, we deliver projects that truly make a difference — from smart manufacturing and sustainable water systems to modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. Our solutions support the development of cities, industries, and innovation, addressing today’s challenges both locally and globally.

The Global Project Manager will oversee the maintenance, upgrades, and configuration of engineering software applications across multiple business units worldwide. This role ensures seamless deployment, compliance, and optimization of software tools critical to engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, technical knowledge of engineering software (e.g., CAD, PLM, CAE), and experience working in a global enterprise environment.

The position partners closely with Global Software & Technical Systems teams, Engineering, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness, standardization, compliance, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for engineering software maintenance, upgrades, and configuration across global business units.
• Define project scope, timelines, effort hours, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Vendors) to ensure successful implementation.
• Oversee the creation, testing, and deployment of standardized software builds for engineering tools, ensuring consistency across global teams.
• Collaborate with a global cross-functional development team to deliver Technical Solutions on time and to budget, while identifying risks and opportunities to those schedules and budgets.
• Software Maintenance & Upgrades manage patch deployments, version upgrades, and license renewals for engineering applications.
• Assess impact of upgrades on workflows and ensure minimal disruption to engineering teams.
• Oversee testing, validation, and user acceptance processes.
• Configuration & Customization collaborate with engineering teams to configure software tools to meet regional or business-specific requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between business units, IT, and third-party software vendors.
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.
• Ensure software compliance with licensing, security policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, GDPR).

Here\'s what you\'ll need

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Project Management or related field. PMP or Agile certification preferred.
• 5+ years in project management, preferably in engineering software (CAD/PLM/CAE) or enterprise IT.
• Proven track record managing global projects with multi-site teams.
• Familiarity with software deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, DevOps) and ITIL processes.
• Skills and Competencies
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to translate technical details for non-technical audiences.

We offer

• The opportunity to work in an experienced team within a global company operating across all areas of infrastructure investment
• A comprehensive benefits package private medical care, additional life insurance, flexible benefits selection via the MyBenefit platform, support for employees and their families in challenging life situations, and much more
• Holiday allowance (“Wczasy pod gruszą”)
• Flexible start times (between 730 AM and 1000 AM).
• Option to work from the office or in a hybrid model
• Learn more about our benefits and work culture here!

We believe that by being inclusive, we bring ourselves closer together and foster greater creativity. We welcome people as they are. Learn more here.

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Join us and build your career in an international environment, alongside people who are passionate about shaping the future.

We’re proud to be an Accredited Six Sigma Training and Certification Provider!

Our accreditation from The Council for Six Sigma Certification confirms that our internal programme meets recognised industry standards and supports our commitment to data-driven process improvement. It ensures our people gain valuable skills in problem-solving, operational excellence and continuous improvement that help drive meaningful business results.

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