Senior Manager IT
KBR, Inc.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Queensland, Australia
Posted March 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
KBR is a global company delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Manager IT to shape and deliver the regional IT strategy and ensure technology investments drive measurable business value across our Australian operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field
- Extensive experience in IT leadership or business partnering roles
- Experience within the Australian Defence, Government, or defence industry is highly desirable
- Relevant industry certifications highly regarded (e.g. CISSP, CISM)
- Experience across governance, compliance, and M&A environments
- Familiarity with ITAR and working within regulated industries
- Exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twin technologies, and engineering data integration
- Strong ability to translate complex IT concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence, engage, and collaborate across diverse teams and cultures
- Demonstrated experience leading and supporting organisational change initiatives
- Knowledge of modern software development practices and enterprise IT architecture
- Experience managing vendors, including selection, negotiation, and performance optimisation
Benefits
- 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
