Sr Program Management Manager

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility supporting the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC produces trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. The role involves creating innovative solutions to complex national security challenges through accountability, collaboration, and dedication to mission and core values.

About the role

As a Sr Program Manager, you will lead and manage a functional business unit responsible for the overall program management of multiple, complex weapons, reimbursable product/service programs, and Program Management support functions. You will oversee cost, scope, schedule, and technical aspects while representing the company to primary stakeholders through negotiation, management, and delivery of all program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company on comprehensive product/service programs and support functions.
• Serve as the primary company representative to resolve programmatic and customer issues pertinent to program viability.
• Lead the team to negotiate, establish, communicate, and execute cost, scope, schedule delivery, and business processes for customer programs.
• Direct overall financial planning, monitoring, reporting, scheduling, network analysis, and preparation/release of technical/schedule information required for program/project planning.
• Lead and manage programs and related business functions within the company and with external stakeholders and customers.
• Direct the establishment of program/project definitions, requirements, maintenance of schedules, and associated program/project baseline changes.
• Manage and coach a team of direct report employees.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Scientific, or other related field.
• 9 or more years of experience in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science.
• 2 years of experience in directly managing a team.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by business needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

Qualifications

• Applied experience and expertise in program management processes, principles, and architecture for multiple key programs with progressive history of responsibility and leadership.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Lean or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Technical understanding of security, products, services, and alignment to broader site mission.
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing large projects or programs requiring direct customer management, executive leadership communication, and overall customer requirements management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience or 4 years supervisory experience with an additional four (4) years of direct responsibility for multi-million dollar projects or programs requiring direct customer management, executive leadership communication, and overall customer requirements management.
• Successful history of working with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and NSE laboratories and/or production facilities preferred.
• Strong cross-functional acumen with solid analytical, cost management, and quality system experience and awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Industry-leading 401(k) match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional certification and license programs.
• Mission-driven culture.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education history. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required, which necessitates U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility. Employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation.