Global Mobility Director

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In September 2025 we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense intelligence space aviation and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering science technology and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research cyber logistics and life-cycle sustainment our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the worlds most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground at sea in the air or in space our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.

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We are strategic partners to the business shaping the talent culture and capabilities that enable sustainable growth and high performance. We operate across global markets partnering with leaders and teams to design practical scalable solutions that enhance how work gets done and how people thrive. Through strong business insight data-driven decision making and a commitment to continuous improvement we build talent programs that drive impact at every stage of the organizations evolution.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President People Operations the Global Mobility Director leads the strategy design governance and delivery of global mobility programs across a complex multi-country environment. This role is accountable for building a compliant and globally scalable mobility framework that supports business growth enables talent deployment and enhances the employee experience.

As the enterprise leader for mobility you will partner closely with HR Talent Acquisition Compensation Benefits Tax Legal Finance and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions across international assignments new market entry relocations and immigration. You will balance strategic program design with operational execution ensuring strong governance cost efficiency and alignment with broader Total Rewards and workforce strategies.

About You

Accountability: You take full ownership of the global mobility strategy and execution. You are accountable for program effectiveness compliance financial performance and delivering a seamless mobility experience across regions.

Collaboration: You build strong partnerships across HR Finance Tax Legal Payroll and business leadership. You influence stakeholders across a matrixed global organization to align mobility programs with business and talent priorities.

Adaptability: You operate effectively in a dynamic global environment with evolving regulatory requirements. You balance global consistency with local nuances and adjust quickly to changing business needs and geopolitical considerations.

Enterprise Mindset: You think holistically about how mobility connects to Total Rewards workforce planning talent strategy and employee experience. You build scalable integrated solutions that support a globally mobile workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Mobility Strategy & Design: Define and lead a comprehensive global mobility strategy including international assignments relocations short-term assignments and frameworks. Ensure alignment with business objectives while balancing cost risk and employee experience.
• Program Governance & Procedure Frameworks: Lead the development and continuous improvement of global mobility procedures standards and governance frameworks ensuring consistency regulatory compliance and operational excellence while preserving the agility required to support mission delivery.
• Vendor & Financial Management: Lead global vendor strategy including RFPs selection and performance management across relocation tax immigration and mobility service providers.
• Operational Delivery & Program Execution: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of mobility programs including assignment lifecycle management relocations immigration processes and tax coordination. Ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous process improvements.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on mobility solutions workforce deployment and risk considerations. Partner cross-functionally with Compensation Benefits Payroll Tax Legal and Talent Acquisition to deliver integrated solutions.
• Compliance Risk & Governance: Ensure adherence to global immigration tax employment law and regulatory requirements. Mitigate risk through strong controls audits and governance frameworks particularly related to cross-border work and permanent establishment risk.
• Employee Experience & Communications: Enhance the mobility experience through clear policies communication strategies and support mechanisms that improve transparency engagement and satisfaction for globally mobile employees.
• Mobility Data Insights & Technology: Leverage company systems and data analytics to drive insights improve decision-making and optimize program effectiveness. Partner with HRIS and technology teams to enhance system capabilities and reporting.
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop a global mobility team building capabilities accountability and alignment within the broader Total Rewards function.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field required.
• 15 years of progressive experience in global mobility or expatriate programs.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience including managing teams in a global capacity.
• Experience in a complex multinational organization.

Functional Expertise & Leadership:

• Deep expertise in global mobility program design and delivery including international assignments relocations immigration and global travel.
• Strong understanding of global tax immigration and employment law considerations related to mobility.
• Demonstrated experience managing global vendors including relocation and tax providers.
• Strong financial acumen including cost modeling budgeting and program optimization.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional global programs and drive standardization and efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex mobility scenarios for diverse audiences and effectively influence senior leadership.
• Experience working with HRIS and using data and analytics to inform strategy and decisions.

Location:

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global flexible diverse and sustainable work environment for our people we currently offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote working and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company allowing us to provide greater work-life balance and flexibility.

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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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 teams 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.