Senior Project Manager, Complex Manufacturing & Defense

Kinsley Power Systems; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 106,800 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin in Independence, MO is seeking a Project Manager to lead large, complex projects from proposal through delivery. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, coordinating across internal teams and third‑party contractors to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include developing plans, forecasting costs, allocating resources, and maintaining stakeholder communication. Travel is expected to be under 10%, with ITAR considerations and DoD-related work where

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technical, or Business related field.
• 5+ years recent relevant experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience working in a small or medium caliber ammunition manufacturing facility preferred.
• Prior work with USG or Department of Defense customers preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of preparing financial statements and or project proposals.
• Some travel may be required, less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining the project scope, objectives, deliverables, cost proposals, and timelines.
• Accurately forecast project costs both as part of the proposal process and during regular financial forecasting activities.
• Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring the right team members are assigned to tasks, and manage budgets to keep projects within financial constraints.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing concerns to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them, ensuring projects stay on track despite challenges.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical/Business

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Olin in Independence, MO is seeking a Project Manager to lead large, complex projects from proposal through delivery. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects within deadlines and budget, coordinating across internal teams and third‑party contractors to meet objectives.

Responsibilities include developing plans, forecasting costs, allocating resources, and maintaining stakeholder communication. Travel is expected to be under 10%, with ITAR considerations and DoD-related work where