Program Manager

KBR, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Program Manager for an upcoming Engineering Program at Marshall Space Flight Center. The role requires a Master's degree in a STEM field and 20 years of experience, including work with the Federal Government. Responsibilities include leading innovative solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing external partnerships. This position includes competitive benefits such as a 401(k) plan, medical coverage, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience, including roles working in or for the Federal Government.
• Experience in R&D, product development, or technology management.
• Active personal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative solutions for capture efforts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and capture teams for market alignment.
• Execute strategic direction for the company's innovation program.
• Utilize Agile methodology to lead cross-functional teams.
• Foster an environment of creativity and innovation.
• Manage relationships with external partners.
• Develop and present solutions to Government customers.

Skills

Strong engineering skills

Strategic thinking

Strong leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Title

Program Manager

This role is contingent on contract award.

KBR is seeking a Program Manager for an upcoming Engineering Program at Marshall Space Flight Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Solution Leadership

  Lead the development of innovative solutions for capture efforts, ensuring alignment with customer requirements to enhance proposal competitiveness.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  Collaborate with internal stakeholders and capture teams to identify innovation opportunities and align efforts with market needs, company strategy, and capture efforts.

• Innovation Program Execution

  Execute and inform the strategic direction for the company's internal innovation program, aligning with overall business objectives.

• Agile Leadership and Product Ownership

  Utilize Agile methodology to lead, assemble, and mentor cross‑functional teams focused on development of new capabilities, services, and processes. Act as Product Owner for select teams, defining vision, managing the backlog, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Innovation Culture

  Foster an environment of creativity and innovation, encouraging risk‑taking and exploration of new ideas and technologies.

• External Partnership Management

  Manage relationships with external partners, including industry consortia and academia, to leverage external expertise and technologies.

• Solution Presentation

  Develop and present innovative solutions directly to Government customers and stakeholders, utilizing strong presentation and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field.
• 20 years of experience, including roles working in or for the Federal Government.
• Experience in R&D, product development, or technology management.
• Experience leading and building teams, using Agile/Scrum project management methodologies.
• Ability to think strategically and drive creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders to effect engagement.
• Experience with budget and resource management.
• Active personal security clearance.

Preferred Education/Experience

• NASA contracting and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of NASA’s decadal programs, strategic agency directives, mission directorate initiatives and agency‑wide communications systems.
• Technical background (e.g., spacecraft design, command and control, human and robotic spaceflight, mission systems engineering, payloads, ground systems, flight systems, multiple‑domain products).
• Strategy development and successful execution.

Core Skills

• Strong engineering skills and working knowledge of core engineering disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Manage diverse relationships.
• Program management and execution.
• Business development: strategy, capture, and execution.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, self‑starter.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

Competitive lifestyle benefits may include 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. KBR supports career advancement through professional training and development.