Project Manager

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Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR

Program Summary

The Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) works in support of the Department of State to provide medical support services. The primary scope of this program is to execute medical support services at the United States Embassy and adjacent facilities in the Middle East.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for SBE Project Management financial success while meeting customer needs per agreed commitments. Value range is typically between $50- 80M in budget responsibility. Value Range may be set by SBE/SBU to adjust for business conditions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversees and approves task planning on a large project or product line; approves resource requirements and effort estimates; establishes direction for functional team and direct reports across a suite of projects to balance product line priorities; is responsible for project data integration and tracking of financials, safety standards, quality levels, and implementation of corrective actions based on variance and critical path analysis for the entire product line; balances customer expectations with internal business goals; participates in business planning efforts and approves results.
• Experienced in PM processes and process architecture including common evaluation methods such as TL9000 and SEI with the ability to represent the PM organization as a domain expert.
• Strong understanding of KBR safety practices including TSTIs and AHAs.
• Knowledge of KPEX procedures and implementation.
• Has ability to lead large functional teams through execution steps of a process roadmap and understand project implications associated with process integration.
• Project Managers should be experts in estimation methods, critical path analysis, earned value techniques and be able to integrate process and quality dimensions into the balance of resources, time and functionality.
• Additionally, they must have understanding of PM community trends in industry and academia, including tools and theories of practices.
• Advanced knowledge and use of business concepts and accounting principles associated with the project cost and budgetary planning/control occur on a regular basis.
• Typically interfacing and working with business unit Controller and Marketing organizations to pursue or control business opportunities.
• Understanding of all aspects of business operations and associated cost are required.
• In addition, the PM typically leads activities involved in the development of the fiscal AOP and STRAP for multiple sites/teams associated with the product line, along with the business unit controller.
• Specific contract requirement will prevail.

Basic Qualifications

• BS / BA Engineering, Sciences, or Other Related Program Field and at least 10 years of directly related experience. Advanced Degrees (M.S. / MBA) preferred.
• Extensive Program Management Experience and increasing leadership responsibility. Preferred cross-functional and business experiences.
• In lieu of formal education, 18 years of directly related experience.
• Specific contract requirement will prevail.
• Must be medically fit and willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
• Candidates must also meet CENTCOM MOD (Fit for Duty) theater requirements.
• Specific contract requirement will prevail.
• Must currently possess or be able to obtain prior to being hired as is required for this position a U.S. Government (USG) issued Secret security clearance and/or a favorable USG Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT). Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance or certification level for the duration of the task order. 

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.