IT Program Manager

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Virginia is seeking an IT Program Manager to coordinate projects crucial for national security. This role involves managing project status information, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in program/project management and a technical degree, preferably with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position offers competitive benefits including a 401K plan, medical, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years as a Program or Project Manager.
• Strong experience working with software developers, engineers, and system integrators.
• Ability to manage expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for all project status information and coordination.
• Create and update program documentation, including management plans.
• Report programmatic and technical information to project teams.
• Conduct program management reviews and briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain programmatic metrics for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage relationship with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in technical area

Tools

JIRA

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)

Job description

IT Program Manager

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single focal point for all project status information, activities, coordination, scheduling, risk management and issues resolution.
• Create, monitor and update all program documentation to include program management plan, contract and technical performance reports, risk management plans, and transition documentation.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of programmatic and technical information to project teams and others.
• Conduct various program management reviews and briefings to senior level stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain the necessary programmatic metrics to include cost, schedule, technical, operation and quality.
• Ensure systems are built to meet performance, security, and functional requirements.
• Manage resources to deliver qualified, properly cleared personnel to address customer requirements.
• Manage the relationship with the customer and relevant stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI ++
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree, preferably in technical area
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years as a Program or Project Manager
• Experience working with software developers, test engineers, system engineers, system administrators, cloud engineers, and system integrators
• Strong teamwork, team management, and interpersonal skills at all management levels.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to set and manage expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with cloud‑based projects and technologies (i.e. Azure, AWS)
• Experience using tracking systems for issues and problems such as JIRA

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

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’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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