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Lead Project Manager

Kansas City National Security Campus
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

This Lead Project Manager is responsible for leading high-visibility and complex programs, projects, and/or strategic process development and execution. A Lead Project Manager is also responsible for executing project management activities. Other responsibilities include representing program/project management functions for assigned activities to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads, directs, influences, and exercises extensive program/project knowledge and expertise to evaluate and resolve significant issues.
  • Negotiates, evaluates, determines and executes department specific projects and program management activities to manage one or more significant, complex program or components.
  • Leads multiple aspects of financial planning, monitoring, reporting, scheduling, network analysis, and preparation of technical/schedule information required for program/project planning.
  • Serves as primary point of contact and administrative/logistical liaison role with customers and partners.
  • Integrates customer needs with business competencies to drive growth in both existing and emerging markets. Participates in strategic and market planning.
  • Leads teams and matrix reports to manage day-to-day program requirements. May assist the selection and development of program/project employees.
  • Provides program/project management guidance for functional/divisional project leads while ensuring that projects are prioritized and managed to a successful completion.
  • Provides expertise for execution of program/project training and development across the organization and, potentially, across elements of the NSE.

You Must Have

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Scientific, or Business-related field
  • 7 or more years, of experience in key Engineering. Manufacturing, and/or Program/Project Management roles
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
  • United State Citizenship
  • Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
  • 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)

We Value

  • Master’s degree in engineering, Scientific, or Business-related field preferred.
  • Experience in Accounts Payable (AP), fixed assets, payroll/timekeeping, or Human Capital Management (HCM).
  • Experience with SAP is preferred.
  • Demonstrates broad knowledge of project and program processes and principles.
  • Demonstrates expertise in estimation methods, critical path analysis, and contemporary program management trends and practices.
  • Demonstrates high-level proficiency in integrating multiple, complex business and project/program processes.
  • Possesses effective communication, interactive presentations, and negotiation skills.
  • Acts as a mentor, coach, and leads program/project management personnel and other staff in a matrixed management environment.
  • Possesses Project Management Institute (PMI) and Agile certifications.
  • Demonstrates experience in Excellence in Project Management (EIPM) and Integrated Product Delivery and Support (IPDS)

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

  • 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 & License Programs
  • Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.

Additional Information

  • Job ID: 5559
  • Category: Finance
  • Level of Experience:
  • Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
  • Remote Eligibility: On-Site
  • Travel Required: 0-10%
  • Approved Work States: KS; MO
  • Hourly/Salary: Salary
  • Division: 700
  • Department: 740

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