Senior Defence IT Project Lead

1 month ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia KBR Full time

About the Role:

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As a Senior Defence IT Project Lead at KBR, you will be responsible for delivering complex IT projects to defence clients. Your expertise in defence systems, technologies, and industry regulations will enable you to effectively manage and deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • 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">
  • Recognise and mitigate risks and issues within the project, including task dependencies">
  • Liaising 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">
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Requirements:

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The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive experience in defence project management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects. A deep understanding of defence systems, technologies, and industry regulations, as well as strong leadership and team management abilities, are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences, are also required.

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Benefits:

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  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)">
  • Flexible working conditions">
  • Competitive salary ($120,000 - $180,000 per annum), including annual reviews">
  • Paid Parental leave">
  • Paid Reservist leave">
  • Income protection">
  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship, and career pathways">
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Estimated Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per annum

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Note: The estimated salary range is based on national averages and may vary depending on location and individual circumstances.



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