Senior Operations Manager
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Senior Operations ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned Senior Operations Manager with a wealth of experience in leading and optimizing operations across diverse teams and projects. Known for your strategic mindset, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills, you have a knack for streamlining processes and driving results. You are a natural leader who excels in aligning resources, managing complex workflows, and ensuring that operations run efficiently while exceeding performance expectations.
At KBR, you take ownership of key operational initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to set and achieve ambitious goals. Your expertise in managing large-scale projects, mitigating risks, and implementing continuous improvements ensures that operational challenges are met with effective solutions. If you're ready to lead operations with a focus on excellence and innovation, KBR offers an exciting and collaborative environment where your leadership will make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
In the role of Senior Operations Manager, your duties will include:
Oversees daily activities across functions, managing department heads.
Implements operational policies to promote efficiency and positive culture.
Analyzes and improves organizational processes, and works to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Engages with senior management and stakeholders to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.
Implements and maintains quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.
Ensures clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
Requirements:
Must be a US or Australian citizen
Must Possess an active US Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
Must have a minimum of a BA/BS, from an accredited institution, in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
Must have a minimum of ten years of significant experience in operations management with proven leadership skills.
Must have a minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
Must have a deep understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing, etc.
Must have strong strategic and performance management skills.
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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.
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