Program Director EPC

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Program Director - EPC

K  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, K  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.

K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world, providing technology value‑added services and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At K  We Deliver.

K  is seeking a highly capable Program Director to lead the delivery of complex capital projects across our international portfolio. This role carries sole accountability for the technical and commercial success of proposals and projects from pursuit through execution.

• Promote team responsibility for QHSE compliance and monitor results.
• Ensure hazard prevention measures are taken and QHSE best practices are embedded in all processes.

• Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic objectives for each proposal and project; cultivating commitment and pride within teams.
• Lead the pursuit of new work developing compelling technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with business development teams.
• Align project goals with long‑term business strategy and client drivers.
• Maintain full accountability for project financial performance including budget control, forecasting and profitability.
• Support pre‑award negotiations and ensure optimal risk structures.
• During project execution, operate effective contract and change management processes to protect commercial interests.
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude and remain calm under pressure, setting challenging yet achievable goals.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of client business models and their influence on project drivers.
• Accept responsibility for failures and use them as learning opportunities.

• Develop and implement robust project execution plans aligned with K  standards and client expectations.
• Assure safe high‑quality delivery consistent with schedule, cost and contractual requirements.
• Lead resolution of technical challenges across disciplines, ensuring timely corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Hold regular proposal / project status reviews and deal promptly with performance issues, escalating to operations management as required.
• Oversee progress tracking, earned value reporting and technical performance metrics.

• Ensure project execution complies with K  policies, procedures, systems and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively manage project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns or reputational impact.
• Develop contingency plans and exploit opportunities where prudent.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of project status and forecasts in line with internal and industry standards.

• Serve as the prime point of contact between K , the client and any other relevant stakeholders, building strong trust‑based relationships.
• Be accessible, responsive and respectful to clients at all times.
• Seek stakeholder feedback and foster mutual interest in repeat business.
• Represent K  in external forums, steering committees and strategic engagements.

• Build high‑performing teams that perceive themselves as cohesive units.
• Delegate appropriately and provide timely constructive feedback.
• Identify resource requirements and coordinate with functional leads to ensure effective project support.
• Lead mentorship and develop project professionals, fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

• Identify partnership and add‑on…