Title:

Account Director - Aerospace

Title:

Account Director – Aerospace

We 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 37,000 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 Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

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.

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.

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The Opportunity:

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Major Service Provider Team as the Account Director for the Aerospace domain.

A key part of our leadership team in Australia, you will be responsible for our portfolio of aerospace projects, including driving the strategy, business development and project delivery within your account.

An experienced Defence leader, you will be able to work constructively and productively with CASG to support successful project delivery, that supports KBR’s ZeroHarm ethos.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy and business development process for Aerospace Domain including early capture management.

• Responsible and accountable for Account growth (new work and scope expansion) to meet the Account Plan.

• Accountable for achieving and managing execution of Aerospace Account Sales and target Revenue/JI.

• Lead customer engagement across the Aerospace Domain business of MSP.

• Oversee, monitor and improve the performance of projects within the Account.

• Manage all aspects of Account Execution including program/project performance, quality, budgets, schedule

• Hold accountability for program financials and budgets

• Undertake relationship management across the Account; including development of trusted relationships with key/major clients and stakeholders

• Manage Account risks and issues and provide a problem solving approach to issue resolution

• Ensure managers within the Account fulfil their responsibilities and accountabilities in accordance with the company’s management system.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business management/administration or equivalent

• Strong Aerospace background

• Competent in business development and project management within the Defence market sector

• Comprehensive understanding of CASG

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills

• Position is based in Canberra. Candidates based in other locations are encouraged to apply however travel to Canberra would be required to meet with clients and staff

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 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). 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.