Commercialization Manager: Full Lifecycle & Governance

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercialization Manager to oversee the commercial strategy across the full project lifecycle, from business case development through final closeout. The role leads governance, contract management, financial oversight, and vendor performance across large infrastructure programs, requiring strong negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Preference will be shown to candidates willing to commute to Columbus, OH, or travel up to 50% to client sites.

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.

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 and commercial strategy development.
• Oversee value assessment and realization, contracting and procurement engagements, and commercial governance oversight.
• Manage financial closeout, including final payments and contract settlements.
• Ensure commercial objectives align with project goals, client expectations, and organizational priorities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Tools

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercialization Manager to oversee the commercial strategy across the full project lifecycle, from business case development through final closeout. The role leads governance, contract management, financial oversight, and vendor performance across large infrastructure programs, requiring strong negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Preference will be shown to candidates willing to commute to Columbus, OH, or travel up to 50% to client sites.