Senior Defence Project Manager

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia KBR Full time
Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Senior Defence Project Manager to lead people and manage the delivery of outcomes-based projects in support of our Defence client.

About the Role
  • Plan, organise, coordinate, and control outcome-based delivery projects and programs in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by KBR.
  • Responsibility for senior contact and communication with the client and relevant stakeholders, focusing on ensuring success of project delivery while balancing KBR commercial objectives.
  • Provide Program Management and reports to the Account Director.
  • Foster and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders at all levels, including headquarter elements and other dependent projects.
  • Apply an understanding of the ecosystem into which the program is being delivered to identify and lead change, irrespective of scope, to achieve overall outcomes.
Key Qualifications
  • Exceptional project and program management experience, with a particular focus on outcomes delivery.
  • Project/Contract management or professional consulting experience.
  • Strong client and staff engagement, relationship, and communications skills.
  • Strong organisational and coordination skills.
  • Defence Industry experience, particularly within Army.
  • Current Defence security clearance at NV1 or above.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, KBR offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Annual salary review.
  • Salary packaging and Novated leases.
  • Income protection insurance.
  • Professional Development Opportunities.
  • Life/Health insurance discounts.
  • End of trip facilities (some sites).
  • Employee stock purchase plans.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid reservist leave.

KBR is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff at every stage of their career through in-house training, performance rewards, and structured career paths.

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