Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing and leading the CHeCS components of the Environmental Health System (EHS) and Health Maintenance System (HMS), managing technical scope, budget, and schedule, and interfacing with contract and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform project management and subtask lead responsibilities in the HHPC2 Engineering Department’s Project Management Group representing the contract for the Crew Health Care System (CHeCS) sustaining, resupply, and integration project for the International Space Station (ISS) Program.
• Provide oversight and lead the CHeCS components of the Environmental Health System (EHS) and Health Maintenance System (HMS).
• Lead major hardware/software activities for flight units, ground systems, off-site laboratory equipment, accessories, and unique testing equipment and will be required to perform integration of Engineering Department disciplines, Quality, Bond, and Logistics on a weekly basis.
• Support multi-year Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) by providing inputs to support planning and execution.
• Manage expectations and communication with contract and customer stakeholders including organization of regular meetings to support successful product delivery.
• Develop and manage documents and products for human spaceflight including plans, requirements, safety, flight certification, and hardware delivery.
• Organize and lead internal engineering meetings to support schedule development and maintenance, mitigate potential issues and develop client-friendly solutions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in ISO/AS9100 Audits.

Requirements

• You bring experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, interfacing with contract upper management and support organizations, and interfacing with NASA customers and Programs.
• You use your experience and judgment to guide and focus the team to meet contract deliverables while working within defined scope and proactively seek guidance from contract leadership when needed.
• 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 include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or project management, 5+ years’ experience as a project manager, project engineer, systems engineer, subtask lead, or similar role in the aerospace industry, previous working experience with NASA or a NASA contractor, experience in customer interfacing role, experience and understanding of configuration management for documentation and hardware/software, and experience leading negotiations with subcontractors/vendors and completing procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or project management
• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager, project engineer, systems engineer, subtask lead, or similar role in the aerospace industry
• Previous working experience with NASA or a NASA contractor
• Experience in customer interfacing role
• Experience and understanding of configuration management for documentation and hardware/software
• Experience leading negotiations with subcontractors/vendors and completing procurement

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional conduct, including the ability to integrate quickly into and lead a small team and represent the contract with integrity
• Ability to multi-task, work independently with minimal supervision, and make and communicate the rationale behind key decisions in a constantly evolving fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Strong time management skills with a high level of intuition and judgment
• Have a “can do” attitude – no job is too big or small, be a problem solver
• Results-oriented with a creative approach to problem solving
• Proactive about learning and motivated to take on additional responsibilities over time

What to Expect

This position is expected to be in person for a minimum of 4 days per week. Occasional travel may be required.

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.