Project Manager

About the role

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide, employing ~37,000 people across 85+ countries. The Mission Technology Solutions business is set to spin off into Trinzic in January 2027, creating a global organization with >18,000 employees. Candidates hired before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic without needing to reapply. Why join us? Innovative projects at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity; a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment; and impactful work designing and optimizing defense systems that support national security and space defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and executive leadership teams.
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Facilitate project status meetings and prepare executive‑level reporting.
• Manage customer and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
• Support proposal development, project startup activities, and transition‑to‑execution planning.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement project management best practices.
• Monitor financial performance including project budgets, burn rates, forecasts, and earned value metrics where applicable.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation management to ensure project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Program Management, Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC).
• Experience with DOW, Federal Government, or government contracting programs.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and contract management.
• Experience working within technology, aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, or advanced manufacturing organizations.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience managing projects involving security, compliance, or classified environments.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).

Skills

• Strategic thinking and decision‑making
• Executive communication
• Risk management
• Schedule and budget management
• Team leadership and influence
• Customer relationship management
• Process improvement mindset
• Adaptability and resilience

Travel

Up to 10‑20% travel as required.