Senior Program Manager

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPTO

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the delivery of major capital infrastructure programs within the Energy Transition space in the United States with occasional domestic travel. You will implement program management strategies, drive performance, and align with client objectives while contributing to Jacobs' mission for a more sustainable future.

You will manage programs of varying complexity, applying industry best practices and Jacobs' procedures.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing Energy Transition capital projects/programs.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including client-facing roles and multi-company environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager in the delivery of complex infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and Jacobs' sustainability values.
• Lead the implementation of program management functions including controls, commercial oversight, design coordination, risk and stakeholder management.
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned programs, ensuring technical performance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to foster high-performing, agile delivery environments.
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, and building client relationships.
• Assist in developing execution plans and innovative delivery approaches for complex capital programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all program activities.

Skills

Energy transition

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

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

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the delivery of major capital infrastructure programs within the Energy Transition space. This role is located in the United States with occasional domestic travel. You'll focus on implementing program management strategies in collaboration with Program Managers and cross-functional teams, helping to drive performance, ensure alignment with client objectives, and contribute to Jacobs' mission of creating a more sustainable future.

You will manage programs of varying complexity, applying industry best practices and Jacobs' established procedures. Your work will be instrumental in supporting the growth of Jacobs' Energy Transition portfolio across the U.S., with a focus on execution, coordination, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Program Manager in the delivery of complex infrastructure programs, ensuring alignment with client goals and Jacobs' sustainability values.
• Lead the implementation of program management functions including controls, commercial oversight, design coordination, risk and stakeholder management.
• Manage day-to-day operations of assigned programs, ensuring technical performance, schedule adherence, and budget control.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to foster high-performing, agile delivery environments.
• Contribute to business development activities by identifying opportunities, supporting proposal development, and building client relationships.
• Assist in developing execution plans and innovative delivery approaches for complex capital programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all program activities. #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Here’s what you'll need

• Significant experience in managing Energy Transition capital projects/programs, ideally with exposure to infrastructure programs valued at $500M+.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including client-facing roles and multi-company environments.
• Solid understanding of program management disciplines: cost, schedule, procurement, risk, change, and design management.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and contributing to regional growth strategies.

Attributes & Skills:

• Relationship-focused - Builds trust and cultivates strong client and team relationships.
• Empathetic leader - Motivates and mentors staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Adaptable - Thrives in dynamic, multi-disciplinary settings and adjusts to evolving client needs.
• Innovative - Encourages creative thinking and continuous improvement in program delivery.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 $170,400.00 to $234,300.00. 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 September 11, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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 .