Senior Program Manager

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Program Summary

KBRs Missile Aviation and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission-critical engineering acquisition logistics modernization and sustainment solutions supporting the U.S. Armys 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

Bachelors 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 Masters 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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