Director of Operations

1 month ago

Houston, Texas, United States KBR Full time

Title:

Director of Operations

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Program Summary

KBR's Integrated Project Solutions (IPS) portfolio focuses on delivering comprehensive project management and execution services across various industries, including defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors. The IPS portfolio leverages advanced technologies and innovative processes to provide clients with efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion.

Job Summary

The Director of Operations will lead and manage multiple complex projects, valued at $100M, with ambitious growth targets. This role involves overseeing commercial and U.S. government logistics and production support solutions, aligning with strategic goals, and developing key performance indicators. Strong leadership skills are essential, with a history of guiding senior program managers and their teams, and implementing organizational visions focused on growth, customer focus, and employee development. The Director will act as a subject matter expert, support business development, and cultivate strong customer relationships, contributing to a 7% annual portfolio growth. This is a remote position based in the U.S., with a travel requirement of approximately 25-40%.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Work under the direction of the Sr. Director of Operations to manage multiple complex projects.
  • Achieve annual portfolio budget goals for Revenue, Operations Income, and Operations Margin.
  • Coordinate with project/program managers to develop and track key performance indicators, analyze variances, and develop recovery plans.
  • Maintain Recurring Action Item List (RAIL) tracking and ensure compliance with Customer KPIs and KBR Courage to Care TRIR goals.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, gather past performance information, prepare basis of estimates, and write portions of bids and proposals.
  • Grow the business portfolio and manage the business development pipeline with Senior PMs, BD Capture Managers, and Sales.
  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships with Honeywell Procurement AERO and SPS.
  • Define addressable markets with consultant support.
  • Promote and sell KBR digital platforms to various customers.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • US Citizenship Required
  • Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance within the first year.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • 15+ years of experience managing logistics operations of 50 or more employees across multiple geographic locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement of significant size.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and strategic growth in both federal and commercial markets, including collaborating with executive leadership.
  • Proven ability to drive operational performance through process improvements, cash-flow enhancement, and accounts receivable management, resulting in significant cost savings and productivity gains.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in achieving consistent year-over-year growth in business development.
  • Experience in establishing and executing a long-term portfolio vision aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Strong background in process improvement initiatives that lead to measurable positive changes for stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective cash-flow and accounts receivable management strategies.
  • Experience working closely with executive leadership on a variety of strategic initiatives, including customer development and employee improvement programs.

KBR 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.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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