Program Management Specialist

1 month ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia KBR Full time

Job Title: Program Management Specialist

KBR is a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers who share a goal to improve the world. We deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide.

As a Program Management Specialist, you will manage the delivery of outcome-based scopes for identified projects in support of our Defence client. You will be responsible for all phases of planning and execution of projects within the allocated program or portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise, coordinate, and control outcome-based delivery projects and programs in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
  • Provide senior contact and communication with the client and relevant stakeholders, focusing on ensuring the success of project delivery while balancing KBR commercial objectives.
  • 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.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • Relevant degree 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
  • Current Defence security clearance at NV1 or above
  • Ability to access ITAR material

Benefits of KBR:

  • 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


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