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Sr Director, Program Management (Hybrid)

KBR


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 220800 - 331200
Posted: 28 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Sr Director Program Management (Hybrid)

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THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD

Hybrid Role w/20%travel toDC Area

KBR is seeking aSr. Director(Program Manager)for theAdvanced Engineering and Operations (AEO)division who will report to theAEOVP and lead execution of a largeNASA Communicationscontractthat will oversee O&M commercial communication provider integrationmission interface functions network operations sustainment cybersecurity modernization and performance management into a reliable secure efficient and innovative operating model for NASAhuman spaceflight science exploration non-NASA Government commercial and international missions.TheProgram Manager will be accountable for safe uninterrupted mission service delivery; disciplined task order execution; cost schedule technical and risk performance; customer intimacy; workforce readiness; subcontractor integration; and continuous improvement asNASAtransitions from legacy network operations toward an integrated performance-based communications and navigation services enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead day-to-day execution of task orders ensuring safe reliable secure and uninterrupted communications and navigation services across the Network.

  • Manage KBR subcontractor and partner personnel across geographically distributed operations engineering cybersecuritylogistics mission interface and modernization teams.

  • Serve as the senior customer-facing program leader for NASA mission-user communities and other Government stakeholders building trusted relationships andmaintainingstrong customer intimacy.

  • Drive the transition from legacy network operations to an integrated Network operating model through disciplinedmanagement.

  • Oversee integrated network management functions and continuous improvement across Government-owned and commercial network assets.

  • Ensure operational performance with transparent reporting to NASA and KBR leadership.

  • Chair or oversee program governance forums including risk and opportunity management configuration control performance reviews corrective action boards modernization decision gates and subcontractor accountability reviews.

  • Lead cost schedule technical staffing and financial performance for fixed-price and cost-type task orders applying sound business judgment when making KBR-binding program decisions.

  • Lead functional managersonboardingcommercial service providers new missions new capabilities and modernization initiatives into operational baselines while preserving operator authority mission assurance and NASA decision visibility.

  • Ensure contract deliverables integrated master schedules financial reports performance metrics program management reviews staffing plans risk registers and customer briefings areaccuratetimely anddecision-useful.

  • Recruit coach certify andretaina mission-focused workforce capable of supporting 24x7 operations critical mission events geographically distributed activities and evolving NASA requirements.

As a leader you always act with integrity and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect and youmodelpersonal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attractsretains and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence strive for continuousimprovementand respond vigorously to change. Requires a strong and reasonable personality to work with customers and industry partners.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelors Degree and 15years of related experience OR amastersdegree and 12years of related experience

  • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers aerospace manufacturing project management or program management

  • 10years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule at cost and achieving all requirementsas a program manager.

  • 10years ofdemonstratedsuccess leading teams/and or organizations to achieve acommon goal

  • Top Secret Security Clearancewith ability to obtain SCI within 1 year

  • Experience workingdirectly with governmentcustomersonO&Mcontractsin excess of$200M annuallyand managing relationships with commercial services vendors

PREFERREDEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • NASAMSFCor HQworkand leadership experience past SES leaders preferred

  • NASA contractor work and leadership experience

  • Knowledge of NASAsstrategicagencydirectivesmission directorateinitiativesandagency-widecommunications systems.

  • Communication: The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined collected shared understoodstoredand retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program and stakeholder needs

  • Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability toidentifyand address program impacts through a systematic proactive approach to issue and problem resolution thatidentifies communicatesmonitors and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program

  • Requirements: The ability to define document analyze trace prioritize and confirm requirements throughout the entire program life cycle

  • Risk & Opportunity: The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analyticalforward-lookingapproach thatidentifiesrisks and opportunities determinesappropriate handlingplans and manages controls and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of the program

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)or Program Management Professional (PgMP)certification

CORE SKILLS

  • Strong Engineering Skills

  • Working knowledge of core engineering disciplines

  • Strong leadershipand organizationalskills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability tolead andoperatein ahigh value Firm-type Task Order environment

  • Self-motivated self-starter

  • Ability to multi-task

  • Ability to function in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities

Basic Compensation:

$220800 -$331200

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity

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 teams 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 teams 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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