Defense Manufacturing Project Lead

Armag Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armag Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of mission-critical military and defense-related manufacturing projects. This highly visible role serves as the primary customer-facing representative, ensuring projects stay aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate across Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and external partners to deliver customized manufacturing programs.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant project management and/or engineering experience.
• Familiarity with project management software, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Ability to manage time effectively while addressing multiple project priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, customer service, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and oversee programs and projects from initiation through successful execution.
• Maintain accountability for project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Assist the Sales Team with defining project scope and objectives and developing proposals and estimates.
• Plan and coordinate project resources, review budgets, monitor progress, and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to coordinate the manufacture of complex and customized projects.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage third-party consulting firms, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Develop expertise in applicable products, industry standards, and regulations.
• Resolve conflicts, develop solutions, and address project challenges while balancing the interests of Armag Corporation, its customers, and successful project outcomes.
• Travel as required, potentially up to 25%.

Job description

Armag Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of mission-critical military and defense-related manufacturing projects. This highly visible role serves as the primary customer-facing representative, ensuring projects stay aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate across Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and external partners to deliver customized manufacturing programs.