Director, Technology

Title:

Director, Technology

KBR is focused on supporting various industry-wide growth initiatives via our sustainable technological solutions portfolio in clean fuels, plastics recycling, ammonia, and critical minerals to name a few. Progressing projects to achieve final investment decisions in this landscape is unique and needs a diverse ecosystem to meet global demands. The Director of Strategic Development will work within the Project Development team in KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions Business Unit. This role will shape and deliver on a development funnel, sourcing and executing deals, and building partnerships that accelerate the company’s goals in commercializing technologies in the energy transition space.

Strategy & Set-up

• Support investment thesis aligned with corporate strategy and long-term goals
• Develop governance structures, investment processes, and decision-making frameworks
• Define fund parameters (e.g., capital allocation, portfolio diversification, return metrics, strategic KPIs)
• Collaborate with functional groups to determine appropriate structure, compliance, and reporting mechanisms
• Establish business specific criteria that will be central to evaluation of each development on a common platform

Deal Sourcing & Execution

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize development opportunities in KBR’s emerging technologies that demand strategic investment
• Work with business team to support due diligence processes
• Negotiate deal structures and investment agreements
• Support development of Confidential Information Memorandum, Data Room and associated investment material to support progression of opportunities through the deal funnel

Portfolio Management

• Research and add companies that support ecosystem growth (providing strategic guidance and facilitating commercial collaboration)
• Monitor portfolio performance against financial and strategic objectives
• Drive value creation initiatives such as partnerships, pilot projects, and co-development
• Build relationships with co-investors, accelerators, incubators, and other institutions
• Represent the platform at industry events and investor networks

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors in Science or Business required. MBA preferred but not required.
• 7 to 10 years in venture capital, corporate development, finance, or strategy consulting, with at least 5 years focused on the energy, climate tech, or sustainability sectors
• Strong understanding of energy transition trends, including renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, electrification, and sustainable mobility
• Experience with early- to growth-stage investments, including deal structuring and governance
• Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to navigate complex corporate environments and build alignment across multiple stakeholders

Key Competencies

• Strategic vision with execution discipline
• Strong relationship-building and networking ability
• Analytical rigor combined with commercial acumen
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Passion for innovation and sustainability

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.