(EOI) Program Director - Capability Sustainment & Modernisation

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(EOI) Program Director - Capability Sustainment & Modernisation

Title:

(EOI) Program Director - Capability Sustainment & Modernisation

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.  

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 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. 

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The Opportunity:

KBR is currently undertaking Expression of Interest applications for Program Directors for our CLCM program of work in our Capability Sustainment and Modernisation operational unit, you will be responsible for driving the strategy, business development and project delivery within the program of work.

You will oversee and support all aspects of the scope of services and will also be responsible for effective HSE and quality management, technical assurance and financial control of the CLCM program.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Initiating and setting goals for the CLCM according to the strategic objectives of the Platform Enterprise and any other commercial requirements.
• Supervision and authorisation of strategic CLCM decisions
• Inspires the organisation and influences developments within the industry at the highest levels
• Advances the knowledge and exploitation of technology within the CLCM
• Development of long term strategic relationships with the customer, partners, subcontractors and key support organisations in the CLCM
• Responsible for stewardship across the Platform Enterprise
• Accountable to the Executive Authority for Technical Risk Management, Continuous Improvement and Performance Analysis across the Platform Enterprise
• Manage the CLCM Contract and deliver the CLCM Program to the entire satisfaction of the customer, whilst providing advice to the customer as a Trusted Adviser

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business management/administration or equivalent
• Strong Maritime background
• Extensive professional experience in project or program management withing the Defence domain
• Comprehensive experience in managing Tier 1 maritime sustainment services
• Experience using Earned Value Management techniques
• Significant experience in management of major programs comprised of multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• The ability to gain and maintain a NV-1 minimum Australian Government Security Clearance

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Income protection

· Corporate rewards

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.