Program Manager

KBR • Sterling Heights, MI

5h

About The Position

KBR’s Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs supporting the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of DoD acquisition, systems engineering for ground vehicle platforms, and disciplined program controls (cost, schedule, performance, risk). This role will interface daily with GVSC stakeholders, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10-15 years of progressively responsible program/project management experience in DoD or defense environments.
• Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, and performance for complex efforts.
• Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).
• Excellent communication skills with experience briefing senior government stakeholders.
• Experience supporting GVSC, PEO CS&CSS, PEO GCS, TACOM, or other Army ground vehicle programs.
• Active [Secret/Top Secret] DoD clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract requirements

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Project or Program Management) or PMP/PgMP/DAWIA/DAU PM certifications.
• Understanding of ground vehicle systems (mobility, autonomy/robotics, software, powertrain, survivability, vetronics, cyber, AI/ML, modeling & simulation, test).
• Strong subcontract management experience and supplier performance oversight.
• Knowledge of export control/ITAR, cybersecurity requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171), and configuration/data management.
• Experience leading technical reviews (SRR/SDR/PDR/CDR) and developing CDRLs/SDRLs.
• Prior leadership of IDIQ task orders

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Own total lifecycle delivery—initiation through closeout—including scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact to GVSC; manage customer expectations, cadence reviews, action item closure, and stakeholder alignment.
• Financial Management: Lead program financials, forecasting, and baseline control in partnership with Finance.
• Risk & Opportunity: Stand up and manage a proactive risk/opportunity register; implement mitigation plans and management reserves as appropriate.
• Subcontract/Partner Management: Negotiate SOWs, track performance, approve invoices, manage flow-downs, and ensure supplier quality/timeliness.
• Reviews & Reporting: Lead internal/external reviews (IPRs, QBRs, PMRs, SRR/SDR/PDR/CDR as applicable) and deliver high-quality program artifacts and CDRLs.
• Process & Improvement: Apply PM best practices (PMBOK/DAU) and continuous improvement (LEAN/Agile where applicable); champion lessons learned and corrective actions.
• People Leadership: Build and guide a high-performing cross-functional team; oversee staffing plans, tasking, priorities, and performance development.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager