Senior Program Manager

KBR, Inc; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex Army-focused programs, delivering integrated engineering, acquisition, logistics, and sustainment solutions. You will partner with GVSC, TACOM, DEVCOM, and other Army stakeholders to drive strategy and execution.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, facilities, and support services, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of DoD program management and related experience.
• Experience managing complex DoD programs with cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience supporting Army organizations (GVSC, TACOM, DEVCOM, Army Futures Command).
• Active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle execution of complex DoD programs, achieving cost, schedule, technical, and mission objectives.
• Manage program financials, forecasts, resource planning, indirect cost management, and P&L objectives.
• Establish program baselines, performance metrics, governance processes, and reporting structures.
• Support business growth through customer engagement, opportunity identification, capture transition, and strategic planning.
• Lead program management reviews, IPT meetings, and executive briefings.
• Coordinate facilities, laboratories, and operational infrastructure supporting program execution.

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Cross-functional leadership

Customer relationship management

Budgeting & P&L

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Systems Engineering, or related field

MBA or master’s degree

Tools

MBSE

Digital Engineering

Lifecycle management tools

Job description

Title: Senior Program Manager

Program Summary KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission-critical engineering, acquisition, logistics, modernization, and sustainment solutions supporting the U.S. Army's most critical combat vehicle and defense programs. Our teams partner with organizations including Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), and Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) to develop, integrate, field, and sustain next-generation warfighter capabilities.

Position Summary KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs supporting the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle portfolio and related Army modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across engineering, acquisition, systems integration, logistics, facilities, and sustainment activities while serving as a trusted advisor to government customers and senior KBR leadership. This position requires a proven leader with experience managing large-scale defense programs, customer relationships, business operations, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic acquisition environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Program & Business Leadership Lead full lifecycle execution of complex Department of War programs, ensuring achievement of cost, schedule, technical, and mission objectives.
• Manage program financial performance, including revenue forecasting, operating plans, resource planning, indirect cost management, and profit and loss (P&L) objectives.
• Establish program baselines, performance metrics, governance processes, and reporting structures to ensure successful execution.
• Support business growth through customer engagement, opportunity identification, capture transition, and strategic planning activities.
• Customer Engagement Serve as the primary interface with GVSC, PAEs, TACOM, DEVCOM, and other Army stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior government, military, and industry leaders.
• Lead program management reviews, integrated product team meetings, customer briefings, and executive reviews.
• Communicate program status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Program Execution Provide leadership across engineering, systems integration, logistics, test and evaluation, sustainment, and operational support activities.
• Ensure effective management of cost, schedule, technical performance, requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Lead development and delivery of program artifacts, CDRLs, technical reviews, and milestone decision briefings.
• Facilities & Operations Management Oversee facilities, laboratories, integration environments, and operational infrastructure supporting program execution.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, security requirements, and operational resources effectively support workforce and customer needs.
• Coordinate facility utilization, operational readiness, and infrastructure improvement activities.
• Risk & Supplier Management Establish and maintain proactive risk and opportunity management processes.
• Manage subcontractor performance, statement of work execution, quality, and schedule performance.
• Implement mitigation plans addressing technical, financial, staffing, schedule, and supplier risks.
• Team Leadership Lead and mentor high-performing teams consisting of engineering, logistics, acquisition, operations, and support personnel.
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, employee development, and succession planning activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible program management, acquisition, engineering, logistics, or modernization experience within the DoD environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex programs involving cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and business objectives.
• Experience supporting Army organizations such as GVSC, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, TACOM, DEVCOM, Army Futures Command, or related organizations.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, systems engineering, budgeting, contracting, and lifecycle management.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams and briefing senior government stakeholders.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent advanced education.
• PMP, DAWIA Program Management Certification, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience supporting ACAT I, II, or III acquisition programs.
• Experience managing annual operating budgets, program financials, and P&L performance.
• Knowledge of ground vehicle systems, survivability systems, mobility systems, autonomy, robotics, software integration, and sustainment.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, and modernization initiatives.
• Understanding of product support strategies, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), and lifecycle logistics.
• Knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, configuration management, and data management processes.
• Experience managing IDIQ contracts, task orders, and subcontractor teams.

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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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

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