Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule
Identify strategies to exceed customer expectations and areas of collaboration
Perform administrative tasks associated with department leadership
What You Bring
You bring experience leading complex hardware projects and integrating with other organizations. You use your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, negotiate with other department managers to support integrated projects, ensure contract wide management policies and procedures are effectively implemented, and enable integration, collaboration, and innovation to exceed expectations. You will also identify corrective and preventive actions and drive those to closure, implement lessons learned and best practices, and participate in company and customer status reviews. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Minimum of 10 years progressive relevant technical, management, and leadership experience
Preferred 15 years of relevant experience and familiarity with NASA contracts and processes
Your Skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities to inspire and build a culture of teamwork and quality
Demonstrated project monitoring and control experience
Understanding of NASA Flight Hardware development requirements and processes
Familiarity with the identification and execution of process improvement initiatives
Familiarity with project management practices and working with Business Office/Program Office on staffing and other financial challenges
Participation with Corporate Entities including but not limited to Business Development on behalf of proposal development, contract collaboration, and strategic initiatives
Demonstrated leadership experience on complex technical projects; ability to manage resources, priorities and customer communication
Demonstrated experience making timely and effective decisions driving projects and personnel decisions forward in a positive manner
Effective at handling multiple tasks, responding quickly to change, and being flexible
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with difficult situations and personnel resulting in positive outcomes
Ability to interact across organizations and all levels of personnel
What to Expect
This position is expected to be 100% on site and in person. Occasional travel may be required.
Why 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 an 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 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.
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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.
