Senior Commercial Manager

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 - https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac/
 

The opportunity:

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to join the GS APAC Commercial Function. The role will be responsible for supporting commercial aspects following a recent acquisition. The Senior Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in collaboratively working with the customer and the line of business to establish a sound understanding of existing and new commercial arrangements, to enable contract compliance and project fulfillment. This individual will leverage their specialised knowledge and skills to address complex and unique challenges, evaluating and managing project commercial risks. Additionally, they will be responsible for interfacing with internal business functions to align the project's finance, insurance, controls, estimating, compliance, and procurement activities with KBR’s internal policies.

This position is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in either Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.
 

Responsibilities:

• The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide strategic support for commercial activities
• Establish and nurture business relationships with the line of business and customers to facilitate organic growth opportunities
• Contribute to the overall business development strategy by leveraging commercial acumen
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, and issues across designated areas of work
• Ensure development and execution of comprehensive commercial documentation and compliance with business processes
   

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Active AGSVA security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal or Finance or equivalent practical experience
• Prior experience working in defence commercial management (Industry and/or Government), with working knowledge of the ASDEFCON suite
• Prior experience in Information Technology, Software Development and Intellectual Property
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence
• Demonstrated ability to establish quality relationships
• Well-developed communication skills
   

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working conditions
• 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!
 

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

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.