Program Manager Transit - Zero Emissions Lead

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. With $8 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 45,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

In our transportation work, we develop and implement innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. As part of this vision, Jacobs is leading the charge on transportation decarbonization within our Transportation team.

Your Impact

Large-scale adoption of zero-emissions technology is still in its early stages, and presents significant technical, organizational, and logistical challenges for our clients. Zero-emissions fleet adoption and infrastructure enhancements will require detailed planning, multi-disciplinary collaboration, significant financial resources, and motivated staff to support successful execution.

Jacobs is expanding our team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization for some of the largest transportation operators in the world.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Program and Client Development Manager who thrives when people are in sync, projects are running on time and within budget, and we are understanding and meeting our client's biggest challenges. Based in Canada, you'll be working on exciting and engaging projects focused on zero-emissions transportation. You will be engaging with our existing transportation team and clients, as well as supporting pursuits for new work.

You will be one of the company's key contacts with clients and you'll assure overall work progress and technical performance on projects. You will contribute to and manage teams in the completion of work tasks, including the strategic planning, design, and implementation of projects for our clients with an initial focus on zero-emissions transportation. You will also support the development and pursuit of new opportunities in this growing market space.

Our project delivery leadership and other senior project managers/operations leaders will clear the way for your inventive thinking and exploration, so you have the support, means and space to deliver solutions for our clients. As a passionate leader, you will leverage your mentorship skills to support our emerging talent to grow and develop our team.

If you are excited by the possibilities of a zero-emissions future, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, planning, or a related field

• P.Eng, or equivalent certification preferred

• At least 10 years of experience in planning or engineering for a transportation agency or firm

• External public and private sector relationships in the zero emission transportation industry preferred

• Experience working in a client facing role is preferred

• Familiarity with zero-emissions transportation technology and its impacts on traditional transportation operations is a plus

• Ability to see and make connections within a large organization

• Excellent communication, time management and writing skills

• Great mentorship and leadership skills

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