KBR

ProgramLead

$105–157k United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Program Lead at KBR. Skills: Program management, System integration, Installation execution. Lead integrated product team. Manage cost, schedule, and performance”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Risk mitigation; Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Active/Current Top Secret clearance, U. S. citizenship required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Active/Current Top Secret clearance, U. S. citizenship required, Bachelor’s in Business, Engineering, or related discipline & 3+ years of experience, Associate's degree & 7+ years of experience

Nice to Have

Experience leading IPTs, Experience leading cross-functional teams, Program management experience, Execution oversight experience, Managing cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs

What You'll Do.

Lead integrated product team

Coordinate activities across stakeholders

Monitor execution progress

Identify risks or issues

Implement mitigation strategies

Provide status updates

Track and report action items

Support disciplined execution

Enable rapid response

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integrated Product Team; Engineering stakeholders; Logistics stakeholders; Testing stakeholders; Operational stakeholders

Communication Scope

Status updates; Insights; Recommendations

Process & Methodology

Cost management, Schedule management, Performance management, Risk management, Work breakdown structures

Full Job Description

**Title:** Program Lead KBR’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success. **** The **Program IPT Lead (Install)** supports the **CUxS installation Integrated Product Team (IPT)** , leading execution of system installation, site integration, and fielding activities. This includes oversight of installation engineering, site design, system configuration, and coordination across engineering, logistics, testing, and operational stakeholders to ensure systems are successfully integrated into real-world environments. Acting as a surrogate program manager, the IPT Lead is responsible for cost, schedule, and performance within the installation workstream—driving execution, managing risk, and ensuring alignment with program priorities. This role enables program leadership to delegate complex installation and integration efforts while maintaining visibility into progress, dependencies, and site-specific challenges. **Roles and Responsibilities** * Lead an integrated product team responsible for defined scope, deliverables, and execution outcomes. * Manage cost, schedule, and performance in alignment with program plans, POA&Ms, and work breakdown structures. * Coordinate activities across engineering, logistics, testing, training, and operational stakeholders. * Monitor execution progress, identify risks or issues, and implement mitigation strategies as required. * Provide regular status updates, insights, and recommendations to program leadership. * Track and report action items resulting from meetings, r

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