Deputy Program Manager - Support Services
Deputy Program Manager - Support Services
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Deputy Program Manager Support ServicesYour 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 34000 people performing diverse complex and missioncritical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australias largest and most complex projects.
With around 2000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation 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 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 multidisciplinary activities providing lowrisk and costeffective solutions to the Defence force.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking expressions of interest for a Deputy Program Manager Support Services.
The Deputy Program Manager Support Servicesassists the Support Services Manager to lead and direct the support services teams. Their role is to execute and monitor support services activities coordinate priorities and resources and manage changes to the scope cost and schedule of the support services contract. Their responsibilities are to prepare and update support services plans and status reports provide updates on customers coordinate crossfunctional meetings utilize corporate processes to track project schedules and costs develop contractrelated documentation and participate in contract performance review meetings and discussions
The key responsibilities of the role will include but is not limited to:
Project Leadership: Provide direction and leadership ensuring adherence to timelines budgets and quality standards.
Project Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the project from initiation to completion ensuring efficient resource allocation risk mitigation and milestone achievement.
Documents and Deliverables: Draft and contribute to all required document deliverables such as Support Services Management Plan Performance Measurement Reports and the Program plan.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate program progress risks and successes to internal and external stakeholders fostering strong relationships and alignment of expectations.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success including compliance with regulatory standards and security protocols.
Financial Oversight: Monitor program budgets expenses and resource allocation ensuring fiscal responsibility and costeffectiveness throughout the program lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies within program management leveraging lessons learned for future initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders internally and externally.
Other support to the Support Services Manager as required to effectively manage the delivery of contracted support and related activities
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
Excellent business acumen and a commercially minded approach
Welldeveloped leadership skills and experience
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 experience delivering and overseeing delivery of complex projects in a Defence or Defence Industry environment
Extensive & relevant network across Defence and Federal government with market/industry knowledge and expertise
Proven experience with project management of multidisciplined teams
NV1 Australian Government security clearance
Desirable:
Experience delivering support activities for mission planning applications and networks
Experience with delivery to ASDEFCON support contracting
Benefits of KBR
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus India UK & US)
Flexible working conditions
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid Parental leave
Paid Reservist leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways
If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets 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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
