UABOS Turkey: Senior Program Manager

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Houston to oversee complex government services programs. You will ensure operational efficiency, resource management, and strong client satisfaction while aligning with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large workforces (including unions where applicable), and maintaining financial discipline across programs with an emphasis on performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Program or Project Management experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution to ensure achievement of contract requirements and performance objectives.
• Manage both unionized and non-unionized workforces, as applicable.
• Provide financial oversight and ensuring responsible stewardship of program resources.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as primary interface with client representatives and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple functional support areas (e.g., Civil Engineering, Facilities, Logistics, Safety, Administrative Services, Medical Maintenance, Operations, Emergency Services).
• Adapt resources and approaches to evolving mission requirements to meet contract needs.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure deliverables and quality standards are met.
• Support business growth through proposals, RFIs, and strategic planning activities.
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluations to support reporting and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for operational enhancements, efficiencies, and growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, government regulations, and contract requirements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title:

Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

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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.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with demonstrated experience successfully managing large, complex programs and delivering exceptional customer service in mission-critical environments.

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.

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