Commercialization Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Preformance bonus and stock options

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercialization Manager in Columbus, OH, to lead the commercial strategy across the full project lifecycle.

The role reports to the Commercialization Lead and will oversee contract management, vendor performance, governance, and financial closeout while ensuring value realization. Candidates should have strong negotiation, procurement, and financial management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Strong commercial, contractual, and procurement acumen.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems, procurement platforms, and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the overall commercial strategy across the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercialization activities from project inception through lifecycle closeout, including: Business case development, Commercial strategy development, Value assessment and realization, Contracting and procurement engagements, Commercial governance oversight, Financial closeout, including final payments and contract settlement.
• Ensure commercial objectives align with project goals, client expectations, and organizational priorities. #epjobs #naepjobs

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Category management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Influencing

Conflict resolution

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Financial analysis

KPI tracking

Performance metrics

Value realization

Multitasking

Leadership

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Financial reporting tools

Tools

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Financial reporting tools

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 are seeking an experienced Commercialization Manager to report directly to the Commercialization Lead and oversee a commercialization professional. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the commercial strategy throughout the full project lifecycle, from business case development through final commercial closeout.

The Commercialization Manager will lead commercial governance, contract management, financial oversight, change management, and vendor performance activities across large and complex infrastructure programs. Working closely with functional leads, project teams, clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders, this position ensures that commercial processes effectively support project delivery while maintaining strong compliance, accountability, and value realization.

The successful candidate will serve as a key commercial advisor, driving commercial excellence, risk management, and performance improvements that contribute to the achievement of strategic project objectives.

Preference will be shown to candidates willing to commute to the office in Columbus, OH, or who are willing to travel up to 50% to client sites.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Support the development and execution of the overall commercial strategy across the project lifecycle.
• Lead commercialization activities from project inception through lifecycle closeout, including:
  • Business case development
  • Commercial strategy development
  • Value assessment and realization
  • Contracting and procurement engagements
  • Commercial governance oversight
  • Financial closeout, including final payments and contract settlement
• Ensure commercial objectives align with project goals, client expectations, and organizational priorities. #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• Strong commercial, contractual, and procurement acumen.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems, procurement platforms, and financial reporting tools.

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $153,500.00 to $201,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 August 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .