Integrated Work Package Program Lead

October 2, 2024

KBR

Canberra

FULL TIME

Title:
Integrated Work Package Program Lead
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 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.

The Opportunity
KBR is one of four Major Service Providers for defence. Partnered with EY to form KEY team, we are recognised as a reliable and trustworthy partner for defence.

Integral to this reputation are our Integrated Work Package (IWP) Leaders. As a Canberra-based IWP Program Lead you will be responsible for the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team and the delivery of outcomes-based projects.

Reporting to the MSP Account Director, this role has responsibility for project planning and delivery, resource planning and management, reporting and people and team leadership.

Responsibilities

Onsite subject matter expert for the customer and can identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, growth of the account and ensure the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
Plan, organise, coordinate and control outcome-based delivery projects and programs in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
Foster and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders at all levels including headquarters and other dependent projects.
Ensure reliable project delivery, while balancing KBR commercial objectives.
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 customer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Extensive project and program management experience, with a particular focus on exceptional delivery of outcomes.
Project/Contract management or professional consulting experience.
Strong customer and people engagement, relationship and communications skills.
Exceptional organisation and coordination skills.
Defence Industry experience.
Relevant degree/qualifications preferred.
Current Defence security clearance at NV1 or above.
Ability to access ITAR material.

Benefits of KBR
KBR is committed to supporting the professional development of staff at every stage of their career through in-house training, performance rewards and structured career paths. We offer a competitive package of lifestyle benefits that include family-friendly work hours. KBR is a quality assured equal opportunity employer.

Additional benefits include:

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

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, a 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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available