IWP Program Lead

Title:

IWP Program Lead

Title:

IWP Program Lead

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:

The Integrated Work Package (IWP) Program Lead will manage the delivery of an outcomes- based scope for the identified projects in support of our Defence client.

Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for all phases of planning and execution projects within the allocated program or portfolio of projects.

You will be KBR’s onsite SME for the client and be able to identify opportunities to improve client satisfaction, growth of the account and ensure the successful delivery of multiple, concurrent projects.

Reporting into the Account Director, this role has responsibility for resource planning and management, reporting as well as people and team leadership.
This role can be based out of either Brisbane or Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, coordinate, and control outcome-based delivery projects and programs in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Responsibility for senior contact and communication with the client and relevant stakeholders and focuses 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
• Undertake Project Management Strategy and Analysis to establish future documentation and plans to support the capability and deliver outcomes to the client

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• 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
• Ability to access ITAR material

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 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.