Global Engineering Software PM: Upgrades & Deployments

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office option

Flexible start times

Global exposure

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Engineering & Technical Software Project Manager to lead global software maintenance, upgrades and configuration across multiple business units.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure compliant, on-time delivery of engineering tools (CAD/PLM/CAE) in a worldwide setting. The role requires strong project management experience, technical know-how in engineering software, and the ability to navigate a multinational enterprise with

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 (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.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Global/multi-site experience

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field

PMP or Agile certification preferred

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Engineering & Technical Software Project Manager to lead global software maintenance, upgrades and configuration across multiple business units.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure compliant, on-time delivery of engineering tools (CAD/PLM/CAE) in a worldwide setting. The role requires strong project management experience, technical know-how in engineering software, and the ability to navigate a multinational enterprise with