Title:
Project Manager (EOI)
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
About KBR:
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.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Project Managers to oversee and manage our diverse portfolio of projects.
The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of successfully leading projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Opportunities are available in Canberra, ACT.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in Defence or Defence Industry
- Excellent business acumen and a commercially minded approach
- Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with key senior stakeholders both internally and externally in a Defence/ Defence Industry environment.
- Well-developed communication and teamwork abilities
- 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 & relevant network across Defence and Federal government with market/industry knowledge and expertise
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 Clearance or above should apply.
What we will offer you:
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- 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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