Global Mobility Director

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President, People Operations, the Global Mobility Director leads the strategy, design, governance, and delivery of global mobility programs across a complex, multi-country environment. This role is accountable for building a compliant, and globally scalable mobility framework that supports business growth, enables talent deployment, and enhances the employee experience. As the enterprise leader for mobility, you will partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Tax, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions across international assignments, new market entry, relocations, and immigration. You will balance strategic program design with operational execution, ensuring strong governance, cost efficiency, and alignment with broader Total Rewards and workforce strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
15+ years of progressive experience in global mobility or expatriate programs.
Minimum 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing teams in a global capacity.
Experience in a complex, multinational organization.
Deep expertise in global mobility program design and delivery, including international assignments, relocations, immigration, and global travel.
Strong understanding of global tax, immigration, and employment law considerations related to mobility.
Demonstrated experience managing global vendors, including relocation and tax providers.
Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, budgeting, and program optimization.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional global programs and drive standardization and efficiency.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex mobility scenarios for diverse audiences and effectively influence senior leadership.
Experience working with HRIS and using data and analytics to inform strategy and decisions.

Responsibilities

Define and lead a comprehensive global mobility strategy, including international assignments, relocations, short-term assignments, and frameworks. Ensure alignment with business objectives while balancing cost, risk, and employee experience.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of global mobility procedures, standards, and governance frameworks, ensuring consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence, while preserving the agility required to support mission delivery.
Lead global vendor strategy, including RFPs, selection, and performance management across relocation, tax, immigration, and mobility service providers.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of mobility programs, including assignment lifecycle management, relocations, immigration processes, and tax coordination. Ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous process improvements.
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on mobility solutions, workforce deployment, and risk considerations. Partner cross-functionally with Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to deliver integrated solutions.
Ensure adherence to global immigration, tax, employment law, and regulatory requirements. Mitigate risk through strong controls, audits, and governance frameworks, particularly related to cross-border work and permanent establishment risk.
Enhance the mobility experience through clear policies, communication strategies, and support mechanisms that improve transparency, engagement, and satisfaction for globally mobile employees.
Leverage company systems and data analytics to drive insights, improve decision-making, and optimize program effectiveness. Partner with HRIS and technology teams to enhance system capabilities and reporting.
Lead and develop a global mobility team, building capabilities, accountability, and alignment within the broader Total Rewards function.