Program Manager Defense Jobs in Birmingham, AL (NOW HIRING)

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Site Program Manager to join our team supporting a government client in Aurora, Colorado, Las Cruces, New Mexico and Harrogate, UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing all contractor site resources in coordination with functional managers

• Support the enterprise Program Manager in reviewing business systems administration, resources, procedures and methods to improve operational effectiveness, utility and efficiency

• Ensure all services are delivered and all tasks are performed within established program guidelines and budgets

• Be responsive to the site COTR/CLIN Manager for day-to-day direction and prioritization of work

• Responsible for the overall day-to-day management functions

• Provide and lead an appropriately skilled workforce to carry out the functions of the SOW

• Responsible for notifying Government POCs of significant facility events

• Monitor the execution of financial activities to ensure alignment with Government execution requirements per fiscal year

• Identify issues and adapt program plans according to the Customer feedback on program cost, performance, quality, schedule and risk.

• Develop plans and schedules, and define and document the implementation of requirements

• Use established program management procedures to monitor cost, schedule, inventory, and performance; assess variances of the plan and take necessary corrective action.

• Review and clarify contract requirements as they are dispensed from the requirements management tool, and propose cleared, qualified personnel to expeditiously fulfill the requirements

• Identify potential downstream issues that may negatively affect meeting requirements and provide recommendations to mitigate negative impacts

• Manage customer expectations with proactive, consistent and transparent communication.

• Ensure continuity of support with contractor personnel changes and approving of staffing alignments /allocations

• Interface with the CO, COTR and Government leadership

Qualifications

Required:

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph

• Ten (10) years of program management experience with large, complexrequirements associated with operations and sustainment functions

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar

• Management experience with P&L responsibility

• Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics

• Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment

• Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills

• Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment

• Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations

• Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.

Desired:

• PMP or equivalent, certifications in quality control or assurance, experience with managing secure facilities.

Basic Compensation:

$140,200 - $192,800

This range is for the CO area only.

$127,400 - $175,200

This range is for the NM area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.

KBR 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.