Digital Programme Director

Overview

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

➡️ Shape the digital future of major UK infrastructure programmes

➡️ We’re looking for a strategic, influential Digital Programme Director to drive digital direction, challenge thinking, and guide senior leaders across complex, high‑profile infrastructure initiatives

➡️ You’ll act as a trusted advisor to executives—defining digital strategy, ensuring delivery is well‑governed and technically sound, and turning complex concepts into clear, business‑ready decisions

➡️ Your work will directly influence programme success, operational readiness, and long‑term technology investment

What’s In It For You

• 📈 Career‑defining programmes with national reach
• 📈 Strategic influence at senior and executive levels
• 📈 Variety, independence, and the chance to shape long‑term digital direction
• 📈 A strong digital leadership community and real development opportunities

We Offer

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  Competitive salary: We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience
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  24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
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  Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future
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  Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family
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  Employee Networks: We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
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  Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
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  Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs
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  Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury
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  Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
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  Professional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
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  Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

About the Opportunity

• ☑️ Be at the forefront of digital strategy and transformation roadmaps
• ☑️ Oversee technical alignment, solution design, and delivery assurance
• ☑️ Drive governance, risk management, and value realisation
• ☑️ Build strong relationships across executive, commercial, technical, and delivery teams

Grade: Associate Director+

Locations: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Reading, Belfast | Hybrid working

• ✅ Experience directing digital work streams in complex programmes
• ✅ Strong advisory skills with the confidence to influence senior decision‑makers
• ✅ Broad delivery experience across architecture, data, engineering, and operations
• ✅ Ability to simplify complexity and balance strategy with delivery realities

Ready to shape large‑scale digital transformation? Apply now and make your next move your most impactful yet.

🏙️ Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and a 40-hour working week as standard

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