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Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development

Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Category Business Acquisition Job Type Full time Job Id R2103089 Posted Date 04/22/2025
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Senior Manager Strategy and Business Development

Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world.

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

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. 

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.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Development to contribute to the growth of our Australia Defence and Security Solutions (ADSS) business.

The position is focused on driving business excellence and revenue growth. You will leverage your significant business experience to lead a team of Business Development and Capture professionals to identify opportunities and develop strategies for our existing client base and adjacent markets.

In addition to people leadership, you will strengthen relationships with customers and industry partners, lead external engagement to develop new customers, undertake market assessment, and collaborate to implement organic growth strategies.

This position will require an active AGSVA security clearance on commencement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Business Development and Capture and Proposals teams

  • Develop and implement growth strategies including assessment of existing, adjacent and potential new markets

  • Manage resources to effectively identify and pursue strategic opportunities and organic opportunities

  • Uplift growth capacity within the business by coaching and mentoring relevant colleagues

  • Manage the development, optimisation and maintenance of awards and captures processes across the Business Development Lifecycle

  • Engage customers to strengthen relationships

  • Act as a values-based senior leader and role model within the business, demonstrating commercial acumen and emotional intelligence in the execution of your duties

Required Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

  • Tertiary qualification in a technical field, or business, marketing or other Defence-relevant field

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in a leadership role in a Defence business focused on growth functions such as strategy, business development or capture

  • Deep understanding of Australian Defence acquisition and capability lifecycles

  • Proven ability to think strategically, develop business plans, identify and grow new markets, lead and develop teams, manage risk and financial outcomes

  • Exceptional networking and communication skills, and financial and commercial acumen

  • Refined business development and commercial acumen to help develop winning responses, and identify and manage risks in proposed solutions

  • Application of critical thinking to evaluate opportunities, assess risks and make informed choices

  • You must hold or be able to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance​​​​​​

Benefits of KBR

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  • 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). 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.

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