Title:

Project Manager

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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.

KBR has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in Lexington, MA. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. An active Top-Secret with eligibility to be adjudicated eligible for SCI is preferred.

The Project Manager will work closely with Technical Leads to oversee all aspects of assigned projects to include setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring/summarizing progress of projects. Works directly with our customers, internal teams, and partner organizations and to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

Responsibilities: 

Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of specific task order(s) and ensuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner.Serve as first level manager or task order leader.Provide project leadership and management by coordinating the efforts of staff assigned to the task order.Manage highly technical engineering team on challenging projectsResponsible for overall task order or project performance within budgetary and schedule guidelines. Identifies and recommends objectives and scope of projects and communicates goals, scope, approach, and schedules to assigned personnel.Develop project plans, schedules, and timelines.Participate in program management reviews and adjust resources and schedules as needed.Coordinate and monitor project timelines and deadlines with technical leads and team membersDevelop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that identifies deliverable due dates and describes the progress and any approved changes to the baseline schedule.Track project tasks and action items.Evaluate performance and prepare project progress reportsIdentify potential delays in project schedules and facilitate intervention in a timely mannerRecommend actions to keep projects within budget and completed on timeKeep customers informed of project timelines and deadlines, while ensuring that project requirements are met and exceed customers' expectations

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.

Work Environment:

Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: Minimal (10%)Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

Eligible to obtain and maintain an DoD security clearance. Prefer active Top-Secret clearance with eligibility to be adjudicated eligible for SCIMinimum BS, Engineering, Sciences, or Related Field or equivalent experienceMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience.Prior management experience and extensive knowledge or experience within the assigned technical discipline(s) covered under a proposed TO.Capability to lead project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms and demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity.Theoretical and practical project management knowledgeProficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS ProjectProficiency in schedule planning and managementAbility to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventionsAbility to keep customers informed of project timelines and changesExcellent organizational, time-management, and communication skillsProven leadership skillsExceptional customer relations and engagement skills.Experience in strategic planning, project proposals, risk management and/or change managementProficiency in project management software tools

Desired:

Prefer familiarity with military communications systems, including training, system integration, sustainment, and operationsExperience managing projects with significant software developmentPrefer knowledge of understanding of development and modernization, fielding, testing, documentation, and support of complex training solutions, systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation: $142,800 - $214,100

This salary range is for Massachusetts only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.