Program Manager

KBR, Inc.

UMCS Program Manager managing operations for KBR’s Utility Monitoring and Controls Systems. Leading project management and ensuring customer delivery with a focus on quality and strategic goals.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Utility Monitoring and Controls Systems (UMCS) Program Manager will have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of the contracts within the UMCS portfolio
The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the UMCS portfolio and the Critical Infrastructure Director in ensuring customer delivery, quality, cost controls, safety, people management, and overall contract execution
The Senior Program Manager will also be responsible for supporting the strategic goals of the business unit, aligning with customer requirements, and overseeing multiple projects
Key responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, driving business growth, supporting and leading projects, and ensuring successful management of the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in the engineering field or bachelor’s in business from an accredited university
at least 12 years relevant experience in the UMCS/ESS/FAS/SCADA technology field
including five (5) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity
and five (5) years in the functional area of the program to be managed
Previous experience managing over 20 employees
Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance within six months of hire
U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement
PMP certification (preferred)
Experience in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) field (preferred)
Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (preferred)
Experience providing operations support into firm fix priced, cost plus, and other type contract bids (preferred)
Experience working with Senior Leadership (preferred)
Experience working with Technical Content (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
professional training and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract ExecutionCost ControlQuality AssuranceOperations SupportProject Management

Soft Skills

Customer SatisfactionPeople ManagementLeadership

Certifications

PMP CertificationSecret Clearance