KBR, Inc

Program Manager

KBR, Inc • $209K — $278K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of management experience in government services projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Engineering or related field
  • PMP certification required
  • Strong personnel management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication proficiency
  • Experienced in project management concepts including schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and collaborate on tasks and activities related to customer support
  • Adapt program plans based on customer feedback regarding cost, performance, and risks
  • Develop schedules and document implementation of requirements
  • Monitor program management procedures for cost, schedule, and performance
  • Manage customer communications to enhance satisfaction
  • Oversee contractor personnel changes and staffing alignments
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety functions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for occasional OCONUS travel
  • Autonomy in leading operational facets of government projects
  • Work in a dynamic and impactful project management environment
  • Engagement with government leadership and major stakeholders
  • Potential for bonuses and additional performance-related compensation
Full Job Description
Title:
Program Manager

Program Manager

Who You Are

KBR seeks a seasoned Program Manager who, with broad autonomy, will lead the administrative and operational facets of one or more government services projects determined customer needs and contractual obligations. This role demands a professional who has honed their skills over at least a decade in a management capacity, adept at navigating the complexities of project oversight and skilled at driving interdepartmental coordination to surpass review and approval benchmarks.

What You'll Do

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the deployment and management of contractor support personnel assigned to work on all Task Orders awarded under the IDIQ contract. You will be located in the DMV area and expected to be onsite 100% with occasional OCONUS travel.

The tasks include, but are not limited to:

  • Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues as they pertain to the support of the Customer
  • Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.
  • Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements
  • Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.
  • Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements
  • Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts
  • Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.
  • Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of TO staffing alignments /allocations
  • Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership
  • Oversee the execution of the Transition Plan
  • Oversee the management and implementation of the PMP
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for formal discussion with the customer, including frequent customer interaction with the intent to sustain and improve customer satisfaction
  • Oversee the Contractor's Environmental, Health and Safety functions, ensuring that all safe work practices are being followed
  • Monitor cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs
  • Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures and programs
  • Improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency
  • Oversee the monitoring and inspecting of maintenance, repair and service operations for quality control and contract compliance
  • Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.


This is a contingent position based upon contract award

Requirements
  • Must possess a TS/SCI with current Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Engineering plus a total of ten (10) years' experience in Management level positions. OR,
  • Bachelor's degree in another field and ten (10) years of experience in project level positions PLUS six (6) years' experience in field of Engineering or Business
  • PMP Certification (Project Management Professional)
  • Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
  • Knowledge of customer exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
  • Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment


Basic Compensation:
$209,000 - $278,700 annually (This range is for the VA area only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ
KBR
* Ladders Estimates

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