Senior Director, Strategic Innovation & Industry Engagement (Program Management)

KBR, Inc. • Toledo, OH

7d • Remote

About The Position

KBR provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. Position Summary: Directs the overall program management of the external visibility function for the CTO, engaged in technical and/or non-technical innovation portfolios throughout the organization. This is a top-level management role responsible for external visibility, technical engagement, and assisting the CTO in shaping the overall technical cultural of the organization. This position is heavily DoD-oriented, focusing on innovation, industry engagement, and market outreach rather than traditional IT operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the technology market as a vehicle for outreach and capability enhancement. This strategic role requires a focus on technical capabilities, a drive to achieve a culture of innovation, and a passion for strategic engagement with our customers and the market.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 18+ years of functional and technical innovation experience in related areas (Defense, Innovation, Acquisition, or Strategic Growth); At least 12 years of specific functional or technical innovation experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience navigating the DoD ecosystem, with a strong ability to translate commercial technology market trends into government engagement strategies.
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or business (MBA)
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the long-term vision for the program, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) mission objectives and innovation goals.
• Industry Engagement & Outreach: Lead high-level engagement with industry partners and the commercial technology market. Utilize market intelligence to identify emerging technologies and potential partnerships that enhance program capabilities.
• Program Management: Oversee external visibility program aligned to CTO vision with engagement across the leadership of the organization.
• Innovation Integration: Bridge the gap between commercial technology advancements and government requirements. Focus on the application and outreach aspects of technology rather than technical IT implementation.
• Operational Oversight: Direct involved with CTO and organization leadership to ensure program execution. Focus on high-level strategy, driving culture, and ensuring overall delivery of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees