Software Engineering Manager – Digital Consulting

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 Jacobs is building a Digital Consulting practice in Poland that works closely with Jacobs' global Digital & Data business and PA Consulting. We help owners and operators of critical infrastructure across transport, water, energy and cities design, deliver and operate digital solutions, including data platforms, digital twins, AI-enabled decision tools and customer-specific applications, primarily built on Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a technically grounded leader with a consulting mindset to help build and lead this team from the ground up. This is a player-coach role combining people leadership, technical direction, hands-on project delivery and client engagement. You will grow and develop a team of engineers and consultants while also contributing directly to selected client projects, working with clients and global teams to shape solutions, proposals and delivery approaches. Key Responsibilities - Build and lead a cross-functional technical team, supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance and professional development. - Develop both the technical and consulting capabilities of the team, including structured problem solving, client communication and proposal development. - Contribute hands-on to client projects, particularly during discovery, solution design, prototyping and delivery, working alongside the engineering team when needed. - Work directly with clients through discovery sessions and workshops, translating business needs into technical options, recommendations and actionable delivery plans. - Shape technical solutions and delivery approaches for customer-specific and productized solutions, primarily using Microsoft Azure and related technologies. - Contribute to bids and proposals alongside Jacobs and PA Consulting teams, including solution design, scope, estimates, delivery models and assumptions. - Present technical solutions, recommendations and roadmaps to client stakeholders, including senior and executive audiences. - Provide hands-on technical leadership across software development, cloud architecture and AI-enabled solutions while promoting strong engineering practices across the team. - Collaborate with global product managers and technical leads to support product roadmaps and build expertise within the Poland team. - Act as a key link between the Poland team and global stakeholders and contribute to the broader leadership of the Digital & Data business in Poland. Here's what you'll need - 8+ years of experience in software engineering, solution architecture or technology consulting, including experience leading technical teams. - Strong hands-on technical background in cloud-based solution delivery, ideally within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with the ability and willingness to contribute directly to client projects. - Experience designing and delivering modern software and cloud solutions, with the technical depth to make and challenge architecture and technology decisions. - Strong experience with .NET/C# and Microsoft Azure. Experience with Python, Azure data services and cloud infrastructure would be beneficial. - Proven experience managing and developing engineers or other technical professionals. - Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical quality with business and customer needs. - Fluent English and Polish Nice to Have - Experience in consulting or professional services, including proposal development, estimation, solution shaping and direct client engagement. - Experience with generative AI or LLM-based solutions. - Exposure to digital twins, data platforms or other solutions for asset-intensive industries. - Experience within infrastructure, engineering or related industries. - Experience working across distributed and international teams. We offer - Rewarding employment - full-time employment with a salary that matches your qualifications - Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mainly from home - Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 730 and 1000 AM - Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system - Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break - Global projects - engage in exciting international projects - Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more - Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms - Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.