Project Manager

locations Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R2084657

Title:

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

We are currently seeking Expression of Interests from highly motivated Project Managers working in the satellite communication technology field, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of programs within the Mission IT and Security Solutions (MITSS) line of business. This role involves managing internal and external stakeholders, coordinating teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Reporting to a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing project schedules, quality of deliverables, achievement of outcomes, assignment of resources, customer satisfaction, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 clearance or above should apply.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

Program Leadership: Provide direction and leadership, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the project, from initiation to completion, ensuring efficient resource allocation, risk mitigation, and milestone achievement.

Documents and Deliverables: Draft and contribute to all required document deliverables such as Support Services Management Plan, Performance Measurement Reports and the Program Execution plan.

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate program progress, risks, and successes to internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and alignment of expectations.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success, including compliance with regulatory standards and security protocols.

Financial Oversight: Monitor program budgets, expenses, and resource allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness throughout the program lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies within program management, leveraging lessons learned for future initiatives.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders internally and externally.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Excellent business acumen and a commercially minded approach

Well-developed leadership skills and experience

Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with key senior stakeholders both internally and externally in a Defence/ Defence Industry environment.

Results oriented and proven ability to drive sustained business growth through successful delivery to high standards.

Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance of programs of work and effectively managing and overseeing multiple schedules, budgets and teams to achieve success

Strong influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Extensive experience delivering and overseeing delivery of complex projects in a Defence or Defence Industry environment

Extensive & relevant network across Defence and Federal government with market/industry knowledge and expertise

Proven experience with project management of multi-disciplined teams

NV1 Australian Government security clearance

Experience in the field of satellite communication technology

Benefits of KBR

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid Parental leave

Paid Reservist leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Discounted employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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