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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domainexpertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions tooptimizeplanned and operating assets.\nKBR is seeking an experiencedDeputy Project Management Lead to support the Project Management Lead in managing day-to-day program execution and serve as the primary integrator across all PMC workstreams. This role is accountable to the project management lead for coordinating activities between engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, CQV, andpermittingteams. The Deputy PM Lead acts with delegated authority from the Project Management Lead to coordinate project execution activities, enforce governance requirements, resolve cross-functional issues, and escalate project risksimpactingcost, schedule, quality, safety, or operational readiness.The Deputy Project Management Lead also provides continuity of leadership and acts on behalf of the Project Management Lead whenrequired.\nFunctional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nAssist the Project Manager in leading all phases of project delivery, ensuring achievement of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safetyobjectives.\n\nCoordinate and oversee multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial personnel, to ensure integrated project execution.\n\nMonitor project schedules, critical path activities, milestones, and performance metrics,identifyingpotentialdelaysand implementing corrective actions tomaintaindelivery targets.\n\nManage day-to-day interfaces with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities,facilitatingeffective communication andtimelyresolution of issues.\n\nLead project risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, andtracking ofrisks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nSupport contract administration and commercial management functions, including change management, variation reviews, claims assessment, cost control, and budget monitoring.\n\nCoordinate execution activitiesrequiredto support commissioning, qualification, regulatory readiness, operational readiness, startup, and facility handover.\n\nEnsure integration of key GMP, validation, licensure, inspection, and operational readiness milestones into project execution planning and reporting.\n\nEstablish and oversee project interface management processes to govern interactions between contractors, suppliers, client organizations, regulatory bodies, and operational teams.\n\nMonitor and assess contractor performance against approved scope, schedule, quality, safety, and staffing commitments.\n\nPrepare and present project status reports, dashboards, forecasts, and executive summaries to project leadership and client stakeholders.\n\nEnsure compliance with project governance requirements, company procedures, quality management systems, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.\n\nDrive interface management and cross-functional coordination between project stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and operational teams to ensure successful project execution and achievement of key project milestones.\n\nMonitorsperformance;and ensures consistent implementation of projectobjectivesand governance requirements.\n\nCoordinates activities between the interface management, project management office, readiness & Operations, Commercial, and Governance leads.\n\nEnsures coordination between the project execution leadership and the Project engineering, project controls, procurement, construction,Healthand Safety, CQV, Validation & compliance, Automation program, and Permit & Communication workstreams.\n\nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline.\n\nMinimum 15 years ofproject/program management experienceincluding leadership of large capital projectsin excess of$500,000 TIC.\n\nMinimum 10 years of project/program experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, sterile manufacturing, API, or advanced therapy facilities.\n\nExperience successfully managing large multidisciplinary teams and contractors.\n\nStrong knowledge ofcommunications,governance, design management, and project delivery processes.\n\nDemonstrated ability tosupportexecutivedecision-making andmanagestakeholder alignment.\n\nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated facilities.\n\nPrior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projectsin excess of$1B TIC.\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license and/or PMP certification.\n\nExperience supportingmulti-discipline, multiple party, integrated teamslocatedin multiple locations simultaneously.\n\nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K 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.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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