Title:
Program Director
Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
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.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity:
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Major Service Provider Team as a Program Director (Account Director).
A key part of our leadership team in Australia, you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, including driving the strategy, business development and project delivery within your remit.
An experienced Defence leader, you will be able to work constructively and productively with CASG to support successful project delivery, that supports KBR’s ZeroHarm ethos.
This position is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in Melbourne. Candidates based in other locations are welcome to apply however relocation to Melbourne will be required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy and business development process including early capture management.
- Responsible and accountable for Account growth (new work and scope expansion) to meet the Account Plan.
- Accountable for achieving and managing execution of sales and target Revenue/Job Income.
- Oversee, monitor and improve the performance of projects within the Account.
- Manage all aspects of Account Execution including program/project performance, quality, budgets, schedule
- Hold accountability for program financials and budgets
- Undertake relationship management across the Account; including development of trusted relationships with key/major clients and stakeholders
- Manage Account risks and issues and provide a problem solving approach to issue resolution
- Ensure managers within the Account fulfil their responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with the company’s management system.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business management/administration or equivalent
- Competent in business development and project management within the Defence market sector
- Comprehensive understanding of CASG
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
- Have a current NV1 (or above) and the ability to maintain a NV1 (or above) Security Clearance
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!
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.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.
