Senior Project Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Operations Management
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help support a growing list of programs involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with project/program managers, explosives and munitions subject matter experts, and federal stakeholders to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.
Candidates must be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help support a growing list of programs involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with project/program managers, explosives and munitions subject matter experts, and federal stakeholders to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.
Candidates must be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.
This position operates entirely onsite in a high-activity environment that features an open-plan layout collaborative workspace where visual line-of-sight monitoring and immediate verbal team communication are required at all times. The workspace features active operational equipment, standard facility fluorescent light and ambient machinery noise. Regular, in-person interaction with on-site team members in this workspace are essential functions of this role.
Work Environment DetailsThis position operates entirely onsite in a high-activity environment that features an open-plan layout collaborative workspace where visual line-of-sight monitoring and immediate verbal team communication are required at all times. The workspace features active operational equipment, standard facility fluorescent light and ambient machinery noise. Regular, in-person interaction with on-site team members in this workspace are essential functions of this role.
Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency, as well as approval by the customerDue to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.
Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency, as well as approval by the customerDue to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities Include- Oversee the proper execution of projects, including detailed planning, scheduling, and procurement aligned with customer specifications. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and program management counterparts to develop comprehensive plans for technical deliverables and schedules.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet project objectives while managing scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor project performance and apply change management principles to address scope issues, risks, and resource constraints in collaboration with Project Controls Analysts.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Engage with federal agencies, corporate partners, and local officials to drive project success.
- Provide leadership for the safe and cost-effective execution of manufacturing capabilities in complex production environments, in collaboration with federal defense clients.
- Develop, plan, and execute goals that align with client objectives and ensure timely, quality deliverables. Lead regular client facing meetings to update progress and facilitate…
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