KBR

Title:

Senior Principal Technical Professional - Digital Project Systems Delivery

KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

KBR employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries, across two synergistic global businesses.

Role Summary:

Primary role is to be assigned to a project team and support the delivery of digital solutions and application on the project to a data centric way of working. This will require the ability to liaise with the corporate digital engineering team along with assessing and reporting value opportunities. This role emphasizes a deep understanding of the business value of projects or programs, with a focus on diagnosing problems, working with the corporate team to develop solutions, and determining if solutions can be procured off the shelf or require custom development.

Provide input to and drives implementation of complex Digital Execution Plan and associated technical digital documentation across a project, leading and interfacing with multidisciplinary design teams. Additional specialisms across programming and use of API’s and digital twin type technologies. Specialist application of software architectures, how Common Data Environments are applied and may include complex hardware configurations. An understanding of advanced techniques and developments (AI/ML) with experience in agile development of applications, pipelines, testing across multiple programming frameworks.

Deep understanding of engineering design, and how the multiple dimensions of data 1D-8D and potential beyond are bought together in an integrated model. Knowledge of Systems engineering and associated experience in the management of information and data are helpful.

Skills are typically acquired through a degree in Engineering and a relevant number of years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project requirements and system capabilities to provide digital solutions and feedback regarding feasibility and cost of engineering project requirements.
• Support and coach team members in the use of digital tools, ensuring effective implementation of systems across projects.
• Serve as a technical advisor to project or program leaders, offering strategic guidance on digital solutions and their impact on project outcomes.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and performance of subordinate personnel, fostering a culture of continuous learning and agility in line with KBR's core values.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in digital project delivery, ensuring KBR remains at the forefront of digital innovation.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Technology, IT, or a related field.
• A relevant number of years of related experience, with a preference including significant exposure to digital project delivery systems.
• Proven track record of managing complex digital engineering applications and leading teams to successful project delivery.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and interact with stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose issues and develop innovative digital solutions.
• Proficiency in digital engineering applications and the ability to train others in their use.
• Financial acumen to manage project budgets and assess the cost-effectiveness of digital solutions.

This role encapsulates the need for a Senior Technical Advisor who not only understands the technical aspects of digital project delivery but also recognizes the business value and can lead teams in the adoption and implementation of digital tools and systems. It aligns with KBR's commitment to delivering technology-led industrial solutions and fostering a culture of customer obsession, inclusion, agility, and learning.

KBR Company Information

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.