Sr Project Manager

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Project Manager leads moderate programs, projects, and/or strategic process development and execution, and performs project management activities. The role represents program and project management functions to internal and external stakeholders. It evaluates, determines, and drives management activities for one or more moderate to significantly complex program or project elements; reviews and advances innovative solutions to program and project issues; and develops cost, scope, and schedule frameworks. The role manages delivery against agreed cost, scope, and schedule, supports financial planning and monitoring, scheduling, and preparation and release of technical and schedule information, and coaches and mentors project managers and other team members. The position is on-site at KCNSC North in Kansas City, Missouri, with travel of 0–10% and additional travel as business needs require. Work may be remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs, although the posting lists the position as on-site. Employment is contingent on a federal background investigation and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility. A pre-employment drug test and background review are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in project planning, engineering of products or processes, or contract management.
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, or two additional years of direct work experience in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance; some positions require additional DOE designations.
Ability to travel as required by business needs.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or on-site as directed by management and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying DMAIC, including Green Belt, Black Belt, and/or Lean Expert certification, continued application of principles and tools, and demonstrated results.
Ability to communicate with multiple levels of management and influence stakeholders.
Broad knowledge of project management processes and principles.
Demonstrated ability to train and coach.
General knowledge of the business and management operating systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and drive management activities for one or more moderate to significantly complex program or project elements.
Review and advance innovative solutions to program and project issues.
Develop cost, scope, and schedule frameworks for projects and program activities.
Manage and intervene as needed to ensure delivery to agreed cost, scope, and schedule.
Provide support and guidance for financial planning and monitoring, scheduling, and preparation and release of technical and schedule information required for program and project planning.
Represent program and project management functions to internal and external stakeholders.
Coach and mentor program and project managers and other team members.