Risk and Schedule Specialist
Apply locations: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Title: Risk and Schedule Specialist
Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world About KBR: KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
The Opportunity: KBR is on the lookout for a highly skilled Project Manager to join our Project Management Function, with a focus on Risk and Schedule Management.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing risks and schedules specifically within the Defence sector, covering the complete lifecycle of projects.
The successful applicant will need to effectively navigate and prioritise competing demands, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and meet the required standards.
The key responsibilities of the role include: Review and enhance the current Risk and Schedule Management procedures, guidance, and tools to ensure fit for purpose aligned with best practice. Review and enhance the approach for risk identification, analysis, treatment, and control, using experience and best practice to improve risk management practices. Project planning and scheduling support for various opportunities and projects. Demonstrated experience in both enacting risk and schedule management and providing governance to risk and scheduling activities in medium to highly complex projects. As the ideal candidate you will bring: Essential: Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar role. The ability to gain or maintain an NV-1 Australian Government Security Clearance. Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), Project Management Institute (PMI) and/or equivalent certification. Have a degree in Business, Project Management or related field. ASDEFCON experience. Extensive experience in Risk and Schedule Management within the Defence Industry. Experience using Earned Value Management (EVM) from ISO 21508, AS 4817 or equivalent. Proficient in multiple software tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6. Benefits of KBR: A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work. 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 you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's 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).
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