IT Manager Jobs in Houston, TX

Category Support Services Job Type Full time Job Id R3001062 Posted Date 10/30/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

IT Project Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects that support business and operational objectives. This role serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and project sponsors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of concurrent initiatives that may include infrastructure deployments, enterprise applications, cloud migrations, cybersecurity programs, business process improvements, and merger and acquisition-related projects. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through implementation and closeout.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and status reporting.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, technical resources, vendors, and consultants.

• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests while driving timely resolution.

• Facilitate project governance activities, steering committee meetings, and stakeholder communications.

• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate testing, deployment, training, and transition-to-support activities to ensure successful implementation.

• Manage third-party vendors and service providers to ensure delivery commitments and contractual obligations are met.

• Ensure compliance with IT governance, cybersecurity, architecture, and operational standards.

• Prepare and present project updates, executive summaries, and key performance metrics to leadership.

• Support continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience managing IT projects of varying size and complexity.

• Proven experience delivering enterprise technology initiatives in a structured project environment.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.

• Experience working with external vendors and cross-functional business teams.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and executive-level reporting.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to influence and drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or related project management certification.

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.

• Experience managing projects involving cloud technologies, infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, HRIS, or enterprise applications.

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or similar tools.

• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or global teams.

Additional Compensation:

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At 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.

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.