Commercial Director

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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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The Opportunity

As the Commercial Director you will manage and lead all commercial and procurement activities and employees within KBRs Australian Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) business in APAC.

You will oversee all strategic commercial issues and development and execution of commercial business strategies to help us achieve business growth. This will also involve the oversight of all contractual procurement and financial activities and relationships related to commercial functions including all subcontractors and clients and all commercial risk management and issues relating to intellectual property and technical data.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Contract Performance Reviews and provide input to contract reviews with clients when necessary

• Contribute to presentations financial models and reports to provide strategic logic and recommended pathways for major initiatives

• Analyse market trends and customer needs to identify new ways to optimise ADSS commercial strategy

• Lead collaboration with lines of business and their commercial specialists to ensure positive outcomes specifically with on contract growth and performance against contracts

• Participate in key industry and global commercial meetings to provide recommendations and inputs on business strategies

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders internally and externally at the most senior and strategic levels possible

• Lead commercial governance and compliance across the ADSS business

Required Qualifications Experience & Knowledge

• A degree in Law (preferred) Commerce Business or similar.

• Extensive previous & successful experience in commercial strategy within the defence and government markets.

• Extensive knowledge of contracting in the Australian defence and government markets including ASDEFCON.

• Extensive knowledge of export controls in the Defence environment including ITAR.

• Proven ability to lead large teams and get the best out of staff.

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

• High level of commercial and financial acumen combined with ability to influence executive decisions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an 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

• Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways

If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!

As a provider of services to the Australian Defence Force an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance with 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.