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KBR Director, Program Management in Fulton, Maryland
Title:
Director, Program Management
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is seeking a Program Manager for the Science, Engineering and Operations (SEO) division, who will report to the SEO VP and lead the execution of a large NASA Communications and IT contract that supports critical data transport for robotic missions and human spaceflight. The primary objective will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals. This position is a supervisory role and will manage multiple direct reports supporting the programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage KBR and Subcontract personnel on day-to-day execution of program priorities.
Prepare and submit timely contract deliverables, including Integrated Master Schedules, program status reports, financial information and general program management items.
Chairs the Risk Management Board & serves as our Risk Manager, reviews all contract level risks, assigns Risk Owners, & assists in risk analysis & mitigation.
Utilize sound business judgement when making KBR-binding decisions
Cultivating customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community.
Establishing a program organization that effectively addresses customer requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external sub-organizations
Collaborating with functional teams that help support the program and to meet program cost, schedule and technical performance objectives
Measuring and reporting program performance internally to company management and to customers
Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders
Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
Development and adherence to master spend plans and schedules
Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation and realization
Coaching and supervising direct reports including their time and deliverables to the customer
Personnel management of the projects to include posting job reqs, interviewing, hiring and firing personnel
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. Requires a strong and reasonable personality to work with customers and industry partners.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree and 18 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 16 years of related experience
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, aerospace manufacturing, project management, or program management
10 years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as a program manager.
10 years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goals
Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI within 1 year
Experience working directly with government customers on contracts in excess of $200M annually and managing relationships with commercial services vendors
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
NASA GSFC or HQ work and leadership experience
NASA contractor work and leadership experience
Knowledge of NASA’s strategic agency directives, mission directorate initiatives and agency-wide communications systems.
Communication: The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs
Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program
Requirements: The ability to define, document, analyze, trace, prioritize, and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle
Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program
CORE SKILLS
Strong Engineering Skills
Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, self-starter
Ability to multi-task
Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities
KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development .
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.