Program Director – Mission Systems

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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:

As the Program Director – Misson Systems working in the Mission IT and Security Solutions (MITSS) line of business, you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects, including driving the strategy, business development and project delivery within your portfolio.

You will lead a team of project and program managers, providing direction, oversight and governance of the planning, execution, and successful delivery of technical projects. Project/programs in your portfolio will be at various stages of the project life cycle and you will be instrumental in establishing project delivery teams as new projects emerge.

Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of project/program execution including performance, quality, budgets, and schedule

• Lead, mentor and guide a high-performing team of program and project managers

• Manage program financials and budgets including compilation and management of forecasts, and tracking and reporting of program performance against forecasts and relevant KPIs

• Undertake relationship management across the portfolio, including development of trusted relationships with key/major clients and stakeholders

• Prepare appropriate progress reports to internal and external stakeholders using key program metrics

• Ensure program operational, quality, administrative, governance and compliance functions are properly executed and met

• Drive operational efficiencies across the portfolio with a focus on meeting key delivery requirements

• Expand portfolio offering and enhance quality and efficiency of existing programs and projects

• Acquire a thorough understanding of key/major client and stakeholder needs and requirements to support opportunity identification and development

• Actively grow the portfolio by increasing work scope with existing customers and projects, and by actively working with the Strategy and Business Development team to win new opportunities

• Coordinate resource planning to meet portfolio needs

• Prioritise whole of portfolio workload to routinely meet negotiated deadlines and ensure business needs are satisfied

• Strategic analysis of the micro and macro environments associated with portfolio domain/capability line

• Manage risks and issues, offer/provide appropriate solutions with problem solving approach to issue resolution

• Establish key performance goals and objectives for projects/programs, including monitoring the performance of program team members and provide coaching/feedback as required, providing performance reviews and evaluation of subordinate staff

• Rely upon experience, interpersonal skills and knowledge of programs to ensure task completion in compliance with commercial requirements/contract, policies, procedures, quality standards and business strategy

• Actively engage within the line of business and broader Government Solutions APAC business to build professionalism and positive workplace culture and ethos

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

• Extensive leadership and management experience delivering large and complex technical projects in a Defence or Defence Industry environment

• Experience leading teams of systems/software engineers

• Demonstrated experience leading large, milestone-based projects successfully

• Track record of problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Excellent business acumen and a commercially minded approach

• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with key senior stakeholders both internally and externally in a Defence/ Defence Industry environment

• Results-oriented and proven ability to drive sustained business growth through successful delivery to high standards

• Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance of programs of work and effectively managing and overseeing multiple schedules, budgets and teams to achieve success

• Strong influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Extensive and relevant network across Defence and Federal government with market/industry knowledge and expertise

• NV1 Australian Government 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

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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

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.

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