Program Manager - M&I

Winchester; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Program Manager - M&I in Independence, MO to lead engineering programs supporting production, modernization, and continuous improvement in an ammunition environment. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements, interact with stakeholders, and present status with clarity.

A 5+ year track record in program management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering, business administration/management, technical or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in project or program management.
• Demonstrated leadership and communications skills.
• Superior analytical, organizational, problem-solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in ammunition manufacturing preferred.
• Some travel required, less than 10%.
• Must have or be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Level DoD clearance if required.
• Must have a valid US Driver's License.
• ITAR access may be required; employment contingent on export license approval if needed.
• Successful vetting as an Employee Possessor and for unescorted access per DoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct all program activities from startup to completion to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor projects and oversee project managers to meet organizational goals.
• Devise new programs that support organizational objectives.
• Develop budgets and plans for programs, ensuring cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Ongoing evaluation and assessment of programs' performance and progress.
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss status and goals.
• Interpret and manage programs to ensure compliance with customer contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to internal and external customers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering/Business Administration

Job description

Title: Program Manager - M&I

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $144,200-$160,000

Schedule: 980 schedule

Focus: The Program Manager - M&I is responsible for leading and coordinating engineering programs that support production, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives within an ammunition manufacturing environment. This role ensures programs are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to performance standards aligned with Department of Defense and Winchester requirements

Program Manager - Project Execution Team Essential Job Functions:

• Direct all program activities from program startup, execution, and completion to ensure the achievement of planned sales, profit, and on - time delivery.
• Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure organizational goals are met.
• Devise new programs that support the organization's objectives.
• Develop budgets and plans for programs, ensure attainment of cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Ongoing evaluation and assessment of the programs' performance and progress.
• Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.
• Interpret and manage programs to ensure compliance with Customer contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to internal and external customers as needed.

Program Manager - Project Execution Team Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree*; preferably in Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Technical, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years in project or program management.
• Demonstrated leadership and communications skills.
• Superior analytical, organizational, problem-solving, leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in ammunition manufacturing preferred.
• Some travel required, less than 10%.
• Must have or be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Level DoD clearance if required.
• Must have a valid US Driver's License.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls if required.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.

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