Senior Program Manager

kbr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Houston to oversee complex government services contracts, ensuring operational efficiency, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction. The role requires strategic leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

You will engage with clients and stakeholders, drive program performance, and align objectives with contractual and regulatory requirements in a dynamic defense contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution to ensure contract requirements and performance objectives.
• Manage both unionized and non-unionized workforces where applicable.
• Provide financial oversight and ensure responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and be the primary interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple functional areas (e.g., Program/Site Management, Logistics, Safety, Administrative Services).

Skills

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Program Manager

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

This program provides critical operations, maintenance, and mission support services for a large-scale government services contract. The program supports a diverse workforce and customer base while ensuring operational readiness, service excellence, and contractual compliance across multiple functional areas.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing complex projects and operations with a focus on operational efficiency, resource management, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role requires a proactive leader with exceptional communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

The Senior Program Manager plays a key role in ensuring program objectives align with organizational goals while maintaining compliance with contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements. This position involves direct engagement with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to drive successful outcomes within government and defense contracting environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under general direction and oversight by KBR Leadership, the Senior Program Manager (SPM) is responsible for the daily management and execution of a large, complex government services contract. The SPM serves as the primary point of contact for program operations and has authority to act on behalf of KBR on matters relating to contract execution, workforce management, financial oversight, and operational performance.

The SPM is responsible for:

• Leading program execution to ensure achievement of contract requirements and performance objectives.
• Managing both unionized and non-unionized workforces, as applicable.
• Providing financial oversight and ensuring responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and serving as the primary interface between KBR, client representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Managing and coordinating multiple functional support areas, which may include: Program and Site Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities and Infrastructure Support, Logistics Operations, Safety, Occupational Health, and Industrial Hygiene, Administrative Services, Medical Maintenance Operations, Emergency Services, Other mission support functions.
• Adapting program resources and operational approaches to meet evolving mission requirements.
• Monitoring contract performance and ensuring all requirements, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Supporting business growth initiatives through proposal development, requests for information, and strategic planning activities.
• Conducting performance reviews, self- assessments, and operational evaluations to support customer reporting requirements and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifying opportunities for operational enhancements, efficiencies, and program growth.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable company policies, government regulations, and contractual requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience directing and managing a large workforce, including unionized environments where applicable.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of government property and material control practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with KBR policies, procedures, systems, and business processes.
• Experience managing large government service contracts.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams in complex operational environments.
• Experience identifying and developing strategic growth opportunities.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience managing annual program budgets exceeding $100M is preferred.

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 feder