Senior Program Manager - Risk

About this role

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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.

In addition, it is anticipated that this role will include assessing project delivery and execution risk and hands-on risk management support for a major utility program. This will involve helping the project and program teams identify, assess, manage, and communicate risks that may affect successful delivery. The role will work directly with project managers, project controls professionals, contract managers, technical specialists, construction and operations representatives, finance teams, and other stakeholders to improve delivery confidence and support timely decision-making.

The role will involve leading risk workshops, risk reviews, and issue-management sessions to identify risks associated with project scope, design, procurement, contracting, construction, commissioning, schedule, cost, resources, interfaces, quality, operational readiness, and other delivery activities. The role will ensure that risks are recorded clearly, assessed consistently, assigned to accountable owners, and supported by specific response actions.

The role will work across multiple projects and functions, often in a changing and time-sensitive environment. It will require strong organization, sound judgement, effective facilitation, practical project delivery knowledge, and the ability to balance constructive challenges with positive working relationships.

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 risk, controls, commercial oversight, design coordination, and stakeholder management. Manage day-to-day operations of assigned programs, ensuring technical performance, schedule adherence, and budget control. Provide senior leadership 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. #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 $154,700.00 to $203,100.00. 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 18, 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.

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