Snr Manager, Quality

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At KBR We do things that matter.

We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38000 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.

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australias largest and most complex projects KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nations critical infrastructure energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2000 employees throughout Australia who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer more secure and sustainable future.

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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 teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership technical expertise and functional direction across our Quality organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring quality systems processes and practices are effectively implemented to support safe reliable compliant and high-performing delivery outcomes.

Working across multiple disciplines product lines and operational areas you will provide senior leadership to quality teams while acting as a trusted technical authority in quality assurance governance and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in strengthening quality capability driving consistency of practice and ensuring quality frameworks align with business objectives customer requirements and regulatory obligations.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished quality leader who can combine deep technical expertise with people leadership strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across a complex organisation.

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

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior functional leadership across quality disciplines teams and operational areas to deliver business and customer outcomes.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems processes standards and governance frameworks.
• Ensure quality practices align with business objectives contractual requirements regulatory obligations and product performance expectations.
• Provide technical authority across quality assurance audits inspections testing and quality improvement methodologies.
• Oversee assurance activities to ensure products materials and processes meet required quality safety and compliance standards.
• Analyse quality performance data to identify trends systemic risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead corrective and preventative action processes to address quality issues and strengthen operational performance.
• Drive consistency of quality practices across multiple functions product lines and operational environments.
• Contribute to the development of quality strategy enterprise standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve reliability maintainability and delivery outcomes.
• Build capability across the Quality function through coaching mentoring and developing managers and technical specialists.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential

• Undergraduate qualification in Quality Engineering Business or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Quality Management (typically 12 years) including demonstrated leadership experience managing managers or senior technical professionals.
• Proven experience leading multiple quality disciplines teams or functional areas within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical expertise across quality management systems audits inspections testing and quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying quality frameworks to contractual regulatory compliance and product performance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to combine technical authority with strategic leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement influencing and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in Quality Engineering Management or a related discipline.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt accreditation.
• Experience working within complex multi-product matrixed or highly regulated environments.
• Experience contributing to global enterprise-wide or cross-functional quality strategies and processes.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence 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 youre ready to shape tomorrow lets 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.

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.