Market Sector Manager – Maritime

KBR, Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 3/7/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: Sydney • Australia

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About the role

Drive Strategy & Market Growth
Develop and implement a 3‑year sector strategy across ports, coastal and maritime infrastructure.
Expand KBR’s presence nationally, engaging across government, defence, and private industry.
Lead Work Winning & Client Engagement
Identify, shape, and secure new business opportunities aligned to strategic goals.
Lead or support major bids, working closely with internal leaders and industry partners.
Build strong relationships with key decision‑makers across the maritime ecosystem.
Oversee Portfolio Performance
Provide governance and leadership across a portfolio of up to 20 projects.
Ensure projects meet financial, delivery, safety and client expectations.
Drive commercial outcomes, manage contractual risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
Grow Capability & Culture
Lead, mentor and influence industry leads, project directors and other delivery leaders.
Drive recruitment, retention and development of key maritime talent.
Champion KBR’s values and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Strong experience in the maritime, ports, coastal infrastructure or defence maritime sector.
Demonstrated success in market growth, work winning and client relationship development.
Proven capability in portfolio governance, financial performance and commercial leadership.
Ability to lead through others — influencing, coaching and building high‑performing teams.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills, backed by operational judgement.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

portfolio governancefinancial performancecommercial leadershipstrategic planningoperational judgement

Soft Skills

influencingcoachingbuilding high-performing teamsrelationship developmentleadership