Project Manager - Rocket Motor Manufacturing (GWEO)

About the role

KBR is looking for a Project Management professional to act as the Rocket Motor Manufacturing (RMM) Project Manager, leading the planning and execution of Gate 0-2 development work and associated studies for the Rocket Motor Manufacturing project. The project sits in the Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Manufacturing Division and aims to build a domestic manufacturing capability for solid rocket motors, strengthening Australia's defence supply chains. The project is expected to begin production by 2030, with a dedicated Rocket Motor Manufacturing Complex operational by 2033.

Key responsibilities

• Develop plans and deliverables; arrange and lead project meetings, working groups and events
• Provide project updates and represent projects to Defence through meetings and workshops
• Lead risk review workshops, maintain the risk and issues register and monthly risk/issues report, and give status updates
• Develop, draft and analyse business cases, Cabinet submissions, briefs and statements of work
• Review and analyse RMM artefacts and working group outcomes
• Run governance and reporting activities, including preparing inputs for the RMM Director and the regular governance cadence (e.g. PPRIP)

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience within Defence
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and in Gate 0-2 Defence projects
• Experience developing business cases and Cabinet submission documents
• Active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance (NV1 or above); NV1 holders must apply

Required skills

• ASDEFCON suite of documents
• Capability Lifecycle
• Defence Writing Standards
• Analytical, written and oral communication
• Desirable: knowledge of internal Defence processes and ability to work autonomously and meet demanding milestones

What we offer

• Certified Great Place to Work culture
• Flexible working and competitive salary with annual reviews
• Paid parental leave, income protection and corporate rewards
• Salary packaging / novated leasing and employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development with online learning, mentorship and career pathways