Enterprise Deputy Program Manager

KBR Careers; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSAs

Disability

PTO

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks an Enterprise Deputy Program Manager to oversee three locations (two CONUS, one OCONUS) and serve as Acting Enterprise PM as needed. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 15+ years in program management, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with strong leadership and communication skills.

The position is contingent on contract award, offering exposure to high-end engineering and defense systems work in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI with polygraph.
• 15+ years of program management experience with large, complex operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Business Administration, or similar.
• Management experience with P&L responsibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Acting Enterprise Program Manager when required.
• Coordinate tasks and requirements at the Enterprise level with the Customer.
• Identify issues and adjust program plans based on customer feedback (cost, schedule, risk).
• Develop plans, schedules and document implementation of requirements.
• Monitor cost, schedule, inventory and performance; correct variances.
• Clarify contract requirements and assign qualified personnel to fulfill them.
• Identify downstream risks and propose mitigations.
• Maintain proactive customer communications and manage expectations.
• Ensure continuity of staffing and staffing alignments across locations.
• Interface with CO, COTR and Government leadership.
• Oversee PMP management and implementation.
• Serve as primary contact for formal customer discussions and satisfaction.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Facility Management/Business)

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Enterprise Deputy Program Manager

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Enterprise Deputy Program Manager to join our team supporting a government client in Aurora, Colorado, providing management oversight to three separate locations (two CONUS and one OCONUS).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of the PMO staff and serve as the Acting Enterprise Program Manager, as required
• Fully coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements and issues at the Enterprise level 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 staffing alignments /allocations
• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership
• 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
• Ensure that management and contract reports are accurate before submission.

Qualifications

Required

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• 15 years of program management experience with large, complex requirements associated with operations and sustainment functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar
• Management experience with P&L responsibility
• 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
• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment
• Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills
• Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment
• Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations
• Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.
• Knowledge and experience of exercise or crisis management policies and experience planning, coordinating and delivering support to special events

Desired

• PMP or equivalent, certifications in quality control or assurance, experience with managing secure facilities.

Basic Compensation

$150,800 - $207,300

This range is for the CO 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.

KBR Benefits

• 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

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