Title:
Program Manager
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
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Program Summary
KBR's KAS program division provides critical engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain management services to Honeywell Aerospace and its global network. Key offerings include First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, Supplier Performance Management, and Quality Engineering. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D, KAS ensures compliance, process improvement, and timely delivery through expert project managers and supply chain specialists. KBR is recognized as Honeywell’s #1 rated vendor, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in the aerospace sector. KAS is a part of KBR's Integrated Solutions & Services (IS&S) organization.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a complex Missiles & Munitions services program supporting aerospace and defense customers across North America. This role is responsible for overall program execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, employee engagement, and strategic growth initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership to geographically dispersed teams, ensure achievement of contractual requirements and key performance metrics, and foster strong customer relationships while promoting KBR's culture, values, and commitment to safety.
This position is for a full-time production deputy program manager in the defense/aerospace manufacturing sector, with primary responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day production operations of several defense manufacturing sub-programs at a Tier 1 supplier.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a $5M Missiles & Munitions Program supporting aerospace and defense customers.
- Provide leadership and oversight for a team of 25+ employees working remotely and across multiple North American sites.
- Drive achievement of key business performance metrics, including revenue growth, operating income, customer satisfaction, safety, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Ensure successful execution of contractual requirements, including delivery, quality, cost, and schedule performance objectives.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships while achieving favorable Voice of the Customer (VOC) ratings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communications and program status reporting.
- Conduct recurring program reviews and status meetings to ensure alignment with customer and organizational objectives.
- Promote employee engagement through regular team meetings, site visits, coaching, and development activities.
- Lead employee recognition initiatives, including safety, performance, and achievement awards programs.
- Develop workforce capabilities through training, standard work implementation, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Champion continuous improvement efforts and drive team participation in KBR Performance Excellence (KPEX) initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with KBR's Zero Harm safety culture and achievement of all required safety performance indicators.
- Model and promote KBR's Vision, Values, Diversity & Inclusion principles, and Code of Conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, project management, business operations, customer relationship management, quality, safety, or related leadership roles.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience managing multi-site operations with profit and loss (P&L) responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed teams and complex customer programs.
- Experience managing contract performance, customer deliverables, and operational metrics.
- Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and drive business results.
- Experience supporting business growth initiatives and operational excellence programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel to customer and operational sites as required.
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, missiles, munitions, or defense industry programs.
- Experience in both commercial and government business development environments.
- Proven track record as a strategic and visionary leader.
- Significant aerospace industry experience.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a multi-site operational environment.
- Familiarity with performance management systems and operational excellence frameworks.
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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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