UMCS Senior Program Manager

KBR Inc

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Business Development, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, Electronic Warfare, Leadership, Legal, Multitasking, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Rapid Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Secret Clearance, Small Business, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Technical Writing, Track Customer Issues, United States Army, United States Citizen, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
14 days ago

Title:

UMCS Senior Program Manager

Program Summary:

KBR's Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Job Summary:

The Utility Monitoring and Controls Systems (UMCS) Senior Program Manager will have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contracts within the UMCS portfolio. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the UMCS portfolio and the Critical Infrastructure Director in ensuring customer delivery, quality, cost controls, safety, people management, and overall contract execution. The Senior Program Manager will also be responsible for supporting the strategic goals of the business unit, aligning with customer requirements, and overseeing multiple projects. Key responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, driving business growth, supporting and leading projects, and ensuring successful management of the portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work with customer focal points to drive daily tactical activities.
  • Develop strong customer relationship with client and ensure customer satisfaction across all programs.
  • Develop and execute corrective action plans when necessary.
  • Apply best practices for operational excellence across all contract requirements and initiatives.
  • Position will supervise direct report employees.
  • Coordinate with project/program managers, develop and track key performance indicators, analyze variances and develop recovery plans, RAIL tracking, and get-well plans when required.
  • Support all business development initiatives to include organic growth and new ventures.
  • Provide operational level leadership and input into the proposal process, to include pre-bid, proposal development, and post-award activities.
  • Ensure all programs meet contract requirements and deliverables.
  • Organize and lead Quarterly Business Reviews, Monthly Performance Reviews, and Voice of Customer discussions with our clients.
  • Interact with and coordinate functional team, to include Contracts, Project Controls, Subcontracts/Procurement, Legal, Small Business, HR, Safety, and Quality,
  • Implement technology improvements such as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) where applicable.
  • Coordinate and develop process improvement initiatives and portfolio projects.
  • Must be willing to travel around 25% of the time.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in the engineering field or bachelor's in business from an accredited university with ten (10) years relevant experience in the UMCS/ESS/FAS/SCADA technology field, including five (5) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity and five (5) years in the functional area of the program to be managed.
  • Previous experience managing over 20 employees.
  • Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance within six months of hire.
  • U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • Experience in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) field
  • Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • Experience providing operations support into firm fix priced, cost plus, and other type contract bids.
  • Experience working with Senior Leadership.
  • Experience working with Technical Content.

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 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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en

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