Jacobs · 7 hours ago
Program Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yrJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. The Program Manager is responsible for designing and executing strategic programs, leading cross-functional coordination, and ensuring effective delivery across the program lifecycle.
ConstructionCyber SecurityIndustrialReal EstateConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Define program vision, positioning, scope, and success metrics aligned with organizational goals
Lead the initiation of new programs, including opportunity assessment, stakeholder alignment, and creation of foundational program frameworks
Develop proposals, business cases, and program charters to secure executive sponsorship and funding
Support organizational strategy by identifying opportunities for new or expanded programs
Create comprehensive program plans, including schedules, resource strategies, and integrated roadmaps
Establish governance structures, communication plans, and decision-making frameworks
Facilitate strategic planning sessions and workshops to align teams and stakeholders
Oversee cross-functional project teams to ensure coordinated execution and timely delivery of program milestones
Monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain accurate documentation
Drive continuous improvement in program processes, tools, and delivery practices
Plan and facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, design sessions, and retrospectives
Act as the primary communication channel for program updates, roadblocks, and decision needs
Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and delivery teams
Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
Coordinate resource allocation and capacity planning across teams and functions
Lead vendor engagement where applicable
Conduct program reviews, lessons learned, and performance analysis
Translate insights into process improvements or future program enhancements
Ensure organizational learning is captured and shared
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project/Program Management, Engineering, Planning, and or Architecture
Substantial years of program or project management experience
Demonstrated experience initiating programs, developing proposals, or facilitating workshops
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Preferred
Strategic program design
Stakeholder engagement
Workshop facilitation
Proposal development & business case writing
Program initiation & governance
Risk and issue management
Change management
Executive-level communication
Benefits
Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
A 401(k) plan
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
Caregiver leave
Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2026-02-03
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