Kansas City National Security Campus · 2 hours ago
Lead Program Manager
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHoneywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends. The Lead Program Manager will lead complex program management functions for key engineering programs and strategic business processes, acting as the primary point of contact for program negotiation, management, and delivery.
ConsultingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Negotiates, evaluates, determines, and executes program project management activities to manage one or more significant, complex program or components
Leads, directs, influences, and exercises extensive technical knowledge and expertise to identify and mitigate program risks and to evaluate and resolve significant technical issues pertinent for key complex program(s) and supporting projects
Exercises extensive knowledge of programs and business processes to negotiate and establish achievable cost and schedule parameters for key and complex weapons programs and/or reimbursable product/service programs and related program elements
Leads multiple aspects of financial planning, monitoring, reporting, scheduling, analysis, and preparation of technical/schedule information required for complex program/project planning
Performs primary, first point of contact, technical, administrative, and logistical liaison role with company, Department of Energy, design agencies, laboratories, integrated contractors, and other government agencies for one or more key complex weapon(s), growth, and/or business process development/execution programs
Leads, as first point of program contact, the establishment of production/project definitions, maintenance of directive schedules, and engineering releases associated with key weapon
Integrates customer needs with business competencies to drive growth in both existing and emerging markets. Participates in strategic planning
Leads teams and matrix reports to manage day-to-day program requirements
Assists the selection and development of programmatic resources
Provides general management, oversight, and execution of ongoing Program Excellence and Excellence in Project Management initiatives and continuous improvement across the business and execution within assigned complex program(s)
Provides matrix management leadership for divisional project leads. Ensures that the right projects are prioritized and then managed to a successful completion
Drives continual operational alignment of Program Excellence initiatives and tools with strategic goals to ensure consistency across Division programs
Guides the effective use of program/project resources including personnel, tools, and processes
May lead KCNSC and/or NSE-wide programs and activities to standardize and execute best business processes [such as: Program Excellence, EIPM (Excellence in Project Management), IPDS (Integrated Product Delivery System), Integrated Phase Gates, Baseline Change Management and/or others]
May own, develop, and provide leadership for execution of business training and development across the organization and, potentially, across elements of the NSE
Integrates business requirements to meet the needs of core and emerging markets
Serves as the primary KCNSC point-of-contact and liaison with program leadership at the Department of Energy, NSE Design Agencies, NSE Production Agencies and other external stakeholders, as well as with internal executive leadership at the KCNSC
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with other internal business units and external customers
Guides and mentors Deputy & Associate Program Managers and other program support staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree required
7+ years of experience in key engineering, manufacturing, and/or program/project management roles, including application of: advanced engineering technologies; program/project management principles related to highly complex technical or program assignments; and/or, complex strategic business processes
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
United States Citizenship
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
Master's degree in Business or Engineering is preferred
Experience leading matrixed and multi-disciplinary complex teams and assignments
Technical understanding of weapon systems and component functions preferred
Understanding of the NSE weapons acquisition and product realization process preferred
Extensive knowledge and expertise in complex engineering and/or program management processes, principles, tools, and architecture with progressive history of responsibility and success
Expertise in estimation methods, critical path analysis, and contemporary program management trends and practices
Expertise in integrating multiple, complex business and technical/engineering processes. Ability to interpret, negotiate, capture and manage customer requirements and expectations
Proven excellence in effective communication, interactive presentations, and negotiation skills
Ability to routinely represent program management and company to stakeholders
Proven leadership skills and ability to mentor, coach, and lead program management personnel and other staff in a matrixed management environment
Ability to be the company spokesperson for key programs
PMI certification preferred
EIPM and IPDS experience preferred
Company
Kansas City National Security Campus
The Kansas City National Security Campus is manufacturing facility serving the US Dept of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Josh Smith, SHRM-SCP
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