Strategic Enterprise AI Program Manager

Jacobs

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead Enterprise AI initiatives in New York. You will orchestrate a unified delivery plan across multiple AI workstreams, manage budgets and milestones, and ensure timely, transparent reporting for executive leadership.

You will collaborate with PMs, product owners, and IT, applying Agile/Scrum practices and adapting methods to project needs. A strong focus on clear communication and attention to detail will drive successful outcomes in a matrixed

Qualifications

5+ years managing complex programs or portfolios, including several projects running in parallel.
Hands-on Agile and Scrum experience, and the judgement to adapt the approach to the work.
Strong command of budgets, forecasting, and delivery metrics.
A track record of clear executive communication, on the page and in the room.
High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain one unified delivery plan across all Enterprise AI work, with clear milestones, dependencies, and a shared schedule.
Track budgets and spend across the portfolio, and give leaders an early, honest read on cost, risk, and progress.
Keep project managers, product owners, and initiative leads accountable to schedule and delivery, without taking over their work.
Serve as the primary point for escalation and for coordination.
Work with supporting functions such as IT and the Operating Units.
Produce executive-level reports and summaries that turn detail into clear decisions.