Project Manager - Expression of Interest (EOI)

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Employee stock purchase plan

Private health benefits

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for a permanent, full-time role based in Canberra or Brisbane. The role requires active NV1 Defence Security Clearance and delivers leadership for mission systems delivery and support services under a robust program framework.

You will manage day-to-day leadership of the support team, ensure delivery against the statement of work, and coordinate with Commonwealth elements of the system to guarantee successful integration and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience delivering and managing projects from initiation to implementation.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery balancing scope, schedule, risks, resources, and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management across all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• PRINCE2/PMBOK/Agile qualifications.
• Defence project experience with ASDEFCON familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with governance frameworks.
• Manage project deliverables within scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, implementing corrective actions.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and contingencies.
• Oversee resources, administration, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with project assurance and stakeholders to maintain integrity and alignment.
• Conduct reviews and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

PM experience 5+ yrs

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

PM qualifications PRINCE2/PMBOK/Agile

Defence project experience

Job description

Project Manager - Expression of Interest (EOI)

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Think.KBR.com

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Learn more about KBR in Australia

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

The Program Manager provides leadership and direction to the program and is responsible for overall management of the delivery of mission systems and support services associated with the program. The Program Manager is responsible for day-to-day leadership of the support team and for the delivery of services to fulfill KBR’s obligations against the statement of work.

These obligations include the setup, operation and maintenance of KBR elements of the Support System, and successful integration of KBR and Commonwealth elements of the Support System. Responsible for the Support Services Master Schedule and implementing the approved

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in Canberra or Brisbane.

The successful candidate must hold an NV1 security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in accordance with established project management standards and governance frameworks.
• Manage project deliverables, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, schedule, quality, and budget requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project, stage, and exception plans, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and contingencies to minimise delivery impacts.
• Oversee project resources, administration, reporting, and stakeholder communications, including progress and performance updates.
• Collaborate with project assurance representatives and key stakeholders to maintain project integrity, quality, and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Conduct project reviews and evaluations, capturing lessons learned and developing recommendations for continuous improvement and future initiatives.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering and managing projects from initiation through to implementation and execution.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery, balancing scope, schedule, risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Formal project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, or equivalent.
• Defence project experience, including familiarity with ASDEFCON frameworks and the delivery of projects across diverse business functions, will be highly regarded.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 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

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.