IT Project Manager

2 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia KBR Full time
About the Role

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading the technical and business aspects of KBR's IT-related projects, including staffing, budgeting, planning, risk management, and administrative tasks. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and a collaborative approach to working in a team to develop solutions that will ultimately promote growth and capability development in the Mission IT and Security Solutions line of business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain existing client relationships, including the continued delivery of existing projects.
  • Construct project plans with agreed milestones, scope, and budget with the client where new work is agreed.
  • Recognize and mitigate risks and issues within the project, including task dependencies.
  • Liaise with strategy and delivery teams to determine solution execution and implementation approaches, risks, and mitigations.
  • Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies, leveraging lessons learned for future initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless execution and integration of program components.
  • Provide updates to stakeholders on solution/product development processes, costs, and budgets.
  • Assess the business impact of technical and policy choices when making recommendations.
  • Draft and contribute to all Commonwealth required document deliverables, such as Support Services Management Plan, Performance Measurement Reports, and the Program Execution plan.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in defence project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
  • Deep understanding of defence systems, technologies, and industry regulations; familiarity with government contracts and acquisition processes.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience in guiding multidisciplinary teams toward common goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
  • NV1 Security clearance (with the ability to upgrade to NV2 if required).
Desirable Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred but not essential.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of making data-driven decisions in complex and dynamic environments.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or relevant certifications in program management are desirable.
  • Sound knowledge of defence operations.
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.

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