Project Risk Manager
Project Risk Manager
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Project Risk ManagerWe are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal to improve the world.
We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 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 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:
KBRs MSP Aerospace team is looking for an experienced Project Risk Manager to work within our Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) IWP in support of exciting defence projects for the Commonwealth of Australia.
Under limited supervision and reporting to the program executive the Project Risk Manager is responsible for undertaking qualitative and quantitative risk identification analysis assessment and governance reporting across of a range of project activities within the capability acquisition and sustainment lifecycle in the GWEO Enterprise.
This role will be required to coordinate risk identification management and mitigation strategies and support the executive in governance reporting across the GWEO Enterprise.
This position involves performing routine activities and delivering accurate timely and relevant information through collaboration with various departments to ensure seamless coordination and proactive risk management under a compressed delivery schedule.
This role is located in Canberra ACT.
Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the role will include but is not limited to:
- Implementing the Defence risk and benefit management framework for the Guided Weapons Production Capability (GWPC) Stage 2B project including the identification and assessment of risks within the approved risk management systems
- Coordinating and supporting stakeholders to undertake and perform risk identification assessment and categorisation in accordance with Defence policy
- Analyse existing risks and opportunities and identifying and documenting changes to the risk or benefit profile that may influence the program
- Utilise the Defence approved risk management platform Predict! and other(s) as required due to the nature of the risk
- Synthesising risk and benefit reports for presentation to GWPCB executives and other stakeholders in accordance with the governance cadence of the program
- Educate stakeholders and embedding risk ownership across the Enterprise
- Develop plans documents and reports on risks and benefits management
- Escalate risks and mitigation strategies to the appropriate risk authority
- Advise on policy development plans and risk mitigation strategies
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications or proven industry experience
- In-depth understanding of risk management methodologies tools and frameworks Predict! experience is essential
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated initiative and capacity to solve problems
- Experience with Acquisition and Sustainment risk management
- Experience managing and governing risk procedures
Desirable:
- Ability to manage the risk and benefits management process and the ability to work autonomously as required
- Experience in the Defence domain GWEO Enterprise is an advantage
- Previous experience as a risk practitioner
- Previous experience utilising restricted and protected risk management tools and platforms
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 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
If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
