Project Lead, PBS Maintenance Uplift (Defence)

KBR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Stock purchase plans

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Private health insurance

Job summary

KBR in Australia invites applications for a Project Lead (Maintenance Baseline Uplift) based in Garden Island, Sydney. You will drive the uplift of the Product Baseline (PBS) within a complex maritime sustainment program, aligning data, documentation and tooling with Defence requirements and MSM guidelines.

You will lead a technical team, manage end-to-end delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve maintenance practices, data integrity, and future-ready operations while adhering to

Qualifications

• Essential vocational qualification in a technical trade or engineering discipline.
• Proven project management experience.
• Extensive Defence maintenance experience including leadership roles.
• Experience in maintenance management and leading teams to develop and manage Product Baseline data and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Defence maintenance and configuration management systems (e.g. CMT-U, AMPS, APLCRATES/NAVALLOW).
• IPS/ILS artefacts, LSAR and ANPs knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team management in high-tempo environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Eligible for AGSVA Defence Security Clearance (NV1) & ITAR clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the PBS Maintenance Baseline uplift, aligning with sustainment priorities and stakeholders.
• Plan and oversee end-to-end technical delivery (data extraction, analysis, updates, baseline integration).
• Ensure baseline integrity and compliance across systems, data and documentation; manage risks.
• Act as primary technical interface with stakeholders and customers, supporting delivery, risk mitigation and handover.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, risk and progress to milestones within timeframes.
• Monitor and manage risks, constraints, and impacts across resources, schedule and cost.
• Support financial and workforce oversight, including budget awareness and recruitment activities.
• Lead and mentor the team with direction and technical guidance.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and a collaborative environment.
• Drive continuous improvement across products, processes and services.

Skills

Project management

Defence maintenance

Maintenance data management

Baseline data documentation

Defence CM systems

IPS/ILS artefacts

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance readiness

ITAR compliance

Education

Vocational qualification in technical trade or engineering

Job description

KBR in Australia invites applications for a Project Lead (Maintenance Baseline Uplift) based in Garden Island, Sydney. You will drive the uplift of the Product Baseline (PBS) within a complex maritime sustainment program, aligning data, documentation and tooling with Defence requirements and MSM guidelines.

You will lead a technical team, manage end-to-end delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve maintenance practices, data integrity, and future-ready operations while adhering to