Program Manager

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia KBR Full time

**Title**:
Program Manager

**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**:
**Location**:Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Remote.

KBR is currently seeking Expression of Interest for a talented **Program Manager.**

The Program Manager** **holds a critical role in overseeing and managing the execution of a sustainment project within Defence. The role demands a deep understanding of Defence systems, technologies, and operations, coupled with strong leadership and organisational skills. The role will lead an experienced technical team by using exceptional leadership skills to ensure that the team continues to deliver successful solutions to Defence.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of a sustainment project within our organisation. This role involves managing multiple subcontracts, coordinating and advising technical teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. You will be involved in developing and executing bid proposal strategies that align with the company goals and client requirements, as well as having a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategise and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural leader, you should have strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, the Program Manager should be influenced by a desire to boost productivity and foster program success.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is 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 sustainment project, ensuring efficient resource allocation, risk mitigation, and milestone achievement.
- ** Team Coordination**: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless execution and integration of program components.
- ** Documents and Deliverables**: Draft and contribute to all Commonwealth 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.
- ** Company Growth and Opportunities**: Assist in the bids and work take on process, including opportunity identification, qualification and proposal submission.

**Qualifications, Skills and Experience**
- ** Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred but not essential.
- ** Experience**: 5+ years of progressive experience in defence program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
- ** Knowledge**: Deep understanding of defence systems, technologies, and industry regulations; familiarity with government contracts and acquisition processes.
- ** Leadership Skills**: Strong leadership and team management abiliti


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