Program Manager

Title:

Program Manager

KBRs Government Solutions- Defense Systems Engineering, Naval Solutions Division is seeking an experienced Program Manager (Secret Clearance) to support a line of business that encompasses $15M a year and 80 employees in Orange Park, FL. In this role, you will manage multiple contracts and task orders for reliability-centered maintenance (RCM); Systems Reliability, Maintainability, Quality, Supportability, and Interoperability; logistics; and training in our Orange Park, FL office to include prime IAC MAC task orders as well as subcontract efforts. Execute the day-to-day management of customer relations, personnel, business processes, facilities, process improvement, and growth initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiate and pursue new business efforts to consistently grow the capabilities, discriminators, and size of the operation. Develop plans and initiatives to increase OP Margin. Oversees and approves task planning on several large projects or product lines; approves resource requirements and effort estimates; establishes direction for functional team and direct reports across a suite of projects to balance product line priorities; is responsible for project data integration and tracking of financials, quality levels, and implementation of corrective actions based on variance and critical path analysis for the entire product line; balances customer expectations with internal business goals; participates in business planning efforts and approves results. Responsible for SBE Program Management financial success while meeting customer needs per agreed commitments.

Serves as the contractors single contract manager and shall be the contractors authorized interface with the contract level Contracting Officers Representative (COR), government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Develops, analyses, evaluates, advises on, and/or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information and documentation systems, and similar functions of management. Responsible for formulating and enforcing work standards, assigning contractor schedules, reviewing work discrepancies, supervising contractor personnel, and communicating policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.

Experienced in PM processes and process architecture including common evaluation methods such as TL9000 and SEI with the ability to represent the PM organization as a domain expert. Has ability to lead large functional teams through execution steps of a process roadmap and understand project implications associated with process integration. Program Managers should be experts in estimation methods, critical path analysis, earned value techniques and be able to integrate process and quality dimensions into the balance of resources, time and functionality. Additionally they must have understanding of PM community trends in industry and academia, including tools and theories of practices. Advanced knowledge and use of business concepts and accounting principles associated with the project cost and budgetary planning/control occur on a regular basis. Typically interfacing and working with business unit Controller and Marketing organizations to pursue or control business opportunities. Understanding of all aspects of business operations and associated cost are required. In addition, the PM typically leads activities involved in the development of the fiscal AOP and STRAP for multiple sites/teams associated with the product line, along with the business unit controller.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Clearance & Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen with an active/current Secret DoD clearance.

Education: BS / BA in engineering, sciences, or other related program field. In lieu of formal education, 18 years of directly related experience.

Experience: at least 10 years of directly related experience. Extensive Program Management Experience and increasing leadership responsibility. Preferred cross-functional and business experiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Degrees (M.S. / MBA) preferred.

KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. #LI-ML2

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t 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 team’s 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.