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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.

The Opportunity:

KBR is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of multiple small to medium-sized projects, with a total contract value of up to $15 million. You will lead a team of up to 15 personnel, ensuring projects are delivered in line with KBR's policies and client expectations.

In this role, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for the customer, focusing on effective communication and ensuring client satisfaction. You will also support business development activities within the CS&M Program, driving new opportunities and project expansions.

A key responsibility will be scoping and delivering firm fixed-price elements within ILS and Training projects, collaborating closely with both KBR and customer teams. You will be expected to manage ‘outcomes-based’ projects, and an understanding of ASDEFCON contracts, Conditions of Contract, and Statements of Work is essential.

The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to: 

In collaboration with project and customer teams, design the delivery approach, including developing work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, and progress measurement systems.

Manage project scope, risk, and schedules, with a thorough understanding of ASDEFCON Contracts, Conditions of Contract, and Statements of Work.

Contribute to risk management frameworks for both customer-facing and internal KBR activities.

Support project teams with tracking and reporting on financials, schedules, risks, and benefits.

Work with the Senior Manager, ILS and Training, on workforce planning, resource management, and staff utilisation across multiple tasks.

Engage in business development activities to secure new work and opportunities previously unrecognised by KBR or the customer.

Assist in cost estimation, resource planning, delivery mechanisms, and the establishment of acceptance criteria for project deliverables.

Lead the delivery of project outcomes, ensuring appropriate pricing, scope alignment, and transitioning from time-and-materials to outcomes-based models where feasible.

Conduct Agile performance management for assigned team members and maintain personal accountability for project delivery.

Ensure health and safety considerations are addressed proactively, while also performing other duties as directed.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

Qualification/s in project management

Proven success in working with all levels of management

Strong client and staff engagement, relationship and communications skills.

CASG/Defence/Defence Industry or equivalent experience with knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracts

Ability to obtain an Australian Government security clearance

Desirable:

Considerable project management or professional consulting experience.

Considerable experience in the identification, scoping and execution of firm fixed price services.

Defence Training, Integrated Logistics Support or Engineering experience

Engineering or other relevant technical qualifications and experience

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.

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