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Transportation Program Manager
2026-05-11T19:21:35+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics
KES
MONTH
2026-05-20T17:00:00+00:00
8

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Movement Control, Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group, Container Management, and Motor Pool Operations
  • Work closely with project and construction management staff to develop plans, policies, and procedures for project transportation support
  • Ensure transportation sections comply with contract requirements
  • Facilitate effective communications throughout transportation organization
  • Cross level assets (using on-hand personnel and assets, ensure sufficient capabilities are in place) to cover surge and demobilization requirements
  • As available, develop or train personnel on all aspects of logistics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in military transportation with at least two (2) years in an OCONUS/ combat zone management role in transportation, freight forwarding, and/or supply chain management
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Valid country driver's license and passport.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Evaluation experience in site capability and limitation for depots, truck terminals, air terminals, water ports/terminals, and road networks
  • Skill in organizing and supervising movement, deployment, and redeployment of personnel and equipment in a military and joint environment with civilians
  • Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Valid country driver's license.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or associated discipline; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience in related field for each year of college

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

  • Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
  • Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
  • Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions
  • Manage the Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Movement Control, Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group, Container Management, and Motor Pool Operations
  • Work closely with project and construction management staff to develop plans, policies, and procedures for project transportation support
  • Ensure transportation sections comply with contract requirements
  • Facilitate effective communications throughout transportation organization
  • Cross level assets (using on-hand personnel and assets, ensure sufficient capabilities are in place) to cover surge and demobilization requirements
  • As available, develop or train personnel on all aspects of logistics
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Evaluation experience in site capability and limitation for depots, truck terminals, air terminals, water ports/terminals, and road networks
  • Skill in organizing and supervising movement, deployment, and redeployment of personnel and equipment in a military and joint environment with civilians
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in military transportation with at least two (2) years in an OCONUS/ combat zone management role in transportation, freight forwarding, and/or supply chain management
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Valid country driver's license and passport.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or associated discipline; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience in related field for each year of college
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Transportation Program Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 20 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Movement Control, Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group, Container Management, and Motor Pool Operations
  • Work closely with project and construction management staff to develop plans, policies, and procedures for project transportation support
  • Ensure transportation sections comply with contract requirements
  • Facilitate effective communications throughout transportation organization
  • Cross level assets (using on-hand personnel and assets, ensure sufficient capabilities are in place) to cover surge and demobilization requirements
  • As available, develop or train personnel on all aspects of logistics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in military transportation with at least two (2) years in an OCONUS/ combat zone management role in transportation, freight forwarding, and/or supply chain management
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Proven technical experience in interpretation and use of military transportation automated systems, civilian transportation management, and cargo tracking systems
  • Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
  • Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Valid country driver's license and passport.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Evaluation experience in site capability and limitation for depots, truck terminals, air terminals, water ports/terminals, and road networks
  • Skill in organizing and supervising movement, deployment, and redeployment of personnel and equipment in a military and joint environment with civilians
  • Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
  • Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
  • Valid country driver's license.
  • Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
  • Bachelor’s degree in logistics, management, or associated discipline; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience in related field for each year of college

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

  • Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
  • Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
  • Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 20 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 11-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 11-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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