Procurement Program Director

Location Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States Capabilities Project Controls Office Setup Office/Onsite Job ID #46888 Industry Advanced Manufacturing 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 At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. Our teams deliver innovative solutions for clients developing the next generation of advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductors, data centers, life sciences campuses, and other mission-critical infrastructure projects around the world. As the Procurement Program Director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and project execution support for high-performing procurement teams supporting large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) Data Center projects. This role combines Project leadership with hands-on involvement in some of Jacobs' most complex and high-profile capital programs. You will lead and develop a team of procurement professionals and managers while driving excellence across purchasing, subcontract management, supplier quality, expediting, materials management, strategic sourcing, and project procurement execution. In addition to project leadership responsibilities, you may serve as the Project Procurement Manager on major projects, overseeing procurement strategy and execution throughout the project lifecycle. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of EPCM project delivery, construction subcontract management, supplier engagement, commercial strategy, and procurement risk management. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring procurement activities support project objectives related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of procurement professionals supporting a large EPCM Data Center project. Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on large Data Center projects. Serve as Project Procurement Manager for large, complex capital projects when required. Develop and execute project procurement strategies that align with client objectives, project execution plans, and business goals. Drive procurement performance through effective subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, quality surveillance and field material control. Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, company procedures, project controls, and client expectations. Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, commercial, and operations teams to support successful project delivery. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier qualification, and supplier relationship management to improve project outcomes and reduce procurement risk. Monitor procurement metrics related to cost savings, schedule performance, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and quality. Identify and proactively address supply constraints, long-lead equipment risks, and market challenges affecting large capital projects. Support project pursuits, proposals, procurement estimates, execution strategies, and client presentations if required. Champion data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting Relationships The Procurement Program Director reports directly to Operations Leadership while maintaining a functional relationship with Business Unit Procurement Leadership. When assigned to specific projects, the Director may also maintain an indirect reporting relationship with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Program Leadership teams. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and commitment to excell…

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