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Program Manager

Location Sterling Heights, Michigan Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2104653 Posted Date 04/08/2025
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Program Manager

Program Summary

KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.

Job Summary

KBR is searching for an experienced Program Management applicant in Sterling Heights, MI to join our team.  In this role, the successful applicant will report directly to the Senior Program Manager and will be responsible for applying their knowledge and experience with Army project execution in support of an Army customer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily execution and management of a complex ground system program. Candidate will assist in the management and execution of a major ACAT I program for cost, schedule, and performance. The candidate will develop/enhance processes for preparation of and utilization of project plans, financial databases, and processes associated with the execution of onsite and solution-based support to the Project Office. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Collects, completes, manages, organizes, and interprets technical data and financial information relating to program execution.
  • Coordinates updates for program execution/delivery, fund status, availability, and in the development of forecasting reports.
  • Assists the Army customer in coordinating and briefing the customer on project information as well as assisting the Army customer in solutioning based on specified customer requests.
  • Develops program estimates for new business and manages cost expended
  • Develops/maintains tracking techniques to monitor program execution, using existing information and reporting systems.
  • Develops and implements, upon government management approval, a detailed plan for the overall contractor support management of the U.S. Army Project Office.
  • Establishes clear organizational lines of authority and responsibility within the contractor’s company.
  • Successfully integrates and coordinates all activity needed to execute the task order requirements.
  • Manages the timeliness and quality of work performed and effective management of the workforce. 
  • Serves as the single point of contact between customer and the contractor personnel assigned to support these task orders. 
  • Serves as the designated site-lead to manage the day-to-day task order performance.
  • Manages contractual requirements to ensure successful contract performance for multiple contract vehicles.
  • Supervises a team of multi discipline engineers, technical leads, and technicians in support of key customers.
  • Allocates resources including budgets and personnel and identifies and manages program risks
  • Tracks progress and assesses performance and provides effective communication and leadership
  • Drives organizational change and helps the team adapt to change

This position is projected to be filled late Summer 2025.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Twelve years of related experience, seven of which being in program management
  • Knowledge of DoD acquisition rules and regulations
  • Ability and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required
  • Must possess highly effective communication skills
  • Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A current Secret Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Army Ground Vehicle technology insertion
  • Experience in yearly budget planning 
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering
  • Experience leading a Major DoD acquisition program
  • Certified Level III in DoD Program Management
  • Former member of the Army Acquisition Corps

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.

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.

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