Enterprise Deputy Program Manager

KBR, Inc.; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Enterprise Deputy Program Manager in Alice Springs, Australia. In this role, you will ensure the seamless operation of facilities in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of program management experience, a strong background in regulated environments, and holds a relevant professional certification. An active security clearance is required. The position requires exceptional leadership and customer service skills, as well as the ability to manage complex projects and teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of prior relevant PM and Intelligence Community experience managing a large multi-disciplinary workforce.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance or Host Nation TS/PV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous availability of critical systems and facilities infrastructure.
• Manage execution of SOW within cost and schedule.
• Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Program management

Technical knowledge

Customer service skills

Risk management

Education

Professional certification (PMP, CFM, PE, etc.)

Job description

Title: Enterprise Deputy Program Manager

Who We Are: KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies.

KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead: This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it.

Who You Are: A forward-looking leader, you stay abreast of industry and academic trends in program management, applying advanced tools and practices to your work. You possess a solid foundation in business concepts and accounting principles necessary for meticulous project cost and budgetary oversight.

Your role often involves strategic interface with business unit Controllers and Marketing teams, leveraging opportunities and managing business pursuits with informed judgement. An in-depth understanding of all facets of facilities management, and business operations is fundamental to your role, as is extensive experience in program management and progressive leadership responsibility.

Operations run 24x7 therefore your responsibilities extend beyond traditional boundaries to ensure continuous availability of critical systems and the facilities’ infrastructure while maintaining exceptional appearance and first-class maintenance of facilities to provide outstanding customer service to high-level dignitaries and senior executive stakeholders.

What You’ll Do: As a Deputy Program Manager (DPM), you will:

• Experience working in 24x7 mission-critical environments supporting facilities construction, operations, and maintenance, and support services where continuous availability of facility infrastructure is essential and of the highest priority
• Display strong technical, programmatic, and personal leadership skills
• Knowledgeable of the guidelines provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Professional certification such as PMP, CFM, PE, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management
• Responsible for the execution of the SOW within the cost and on schedule to include but not limited to: Ensuring community of support during Contractor personnel change; Interfacing Contractor Officer (CO), COTR, and Chief of Facilities; Delivery of all contract requirements; Managing subcontracts and be responsible for the performance and conduct of subcontractor personnel
• Strategic Oversight: Command the planning, resourcing, and execution across multiple programs/projects, ensuring alignment with business and product line strategies
• Financial Stewardship: Scrutinize and sanction financial frameworks and reports, maintaining the integrity of management reserves and expenditure
• Holistic Integration: Champion cross-functional team efforts to deliver a synchronized service that addresses every angle of the Government's requirements
• Risk Management: Strategize and allocate funds for risk mitigation, safeguarding project outcomes
• Communication: Communicate effectively with all customers, and maintain a transparent and proactive dialogue with the Government, ensuring clarity and prompt resolution of issues
• Customer Service: Demonstrate strong customer service skills
• Regulatory Adherence: Vigilantly enforce all contractual, regulatory, and compliance mandates in partnership with the contracts team
• Possess an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph or Host Nation TS/PV clearance
• A minimum of 7 years of prior relevant PM and Intelligence Community (IC) experience managing a large (250+ person) multi-disciplinary workforce including tradesmen, engineers, warehousing personnel, and other base operating support staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience building and sustaining high-performing integrated teams
• 5 years of experience working with business strategy
• 5 years of experience developing project execution plans, schedules, and budgets
• 5 years of experience supporting the Federal and/or Intelligence Community
• 5 years of experience with long range business plans
• Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g. LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
• 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.
• Experience planning and implementing large-scale facility and logistics projects
• Knowledge of U.S. government exercise or crisis management communities and experience planning, coordinating and executing support to special events
• Familiarity with 24/7/365 operational environment

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.