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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Manager - Configuration Management - **Company:** Kansas City National Security Campus - **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Windchill, Enterprise Software Applications, Enovia - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3f7853c23222a651 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution or a Bachelors degree in physical science from an accredited institution. * 7 or more years of experience in engineering or other related technical activities. * Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. * United States 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 * Graduate degree in Engineering Management or other engineering field. * Experience administrating PLM/PDM systems (e.g. Windchill, Enovia) * Systems Engineering experience * Experience leading organizational change of enterprise applications using principles of change management * Demonstrates ability to lead and mentor subordinates. * Possesses Lean Six Sigma certification ## Description The Technical Manager - Configuration Management role is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and managing a department of engineers and technical analysts responsible for day-to-day execution of configuration management processes and long-term process ownership within PLM/PDM systems., * In partnership with technical leads and principals, develops a vision and strategy to assign work required to support mission objectives (e.g., improving quality, reducing flowtime, improving productivity, enhance operational surety. * Assures individual project accomplishments and overall work unit effectiveness are achieved relative to committed objectives. Provides leadership for staff development and holds them accountable to meet personal and business objectives. * Develops and implements staffing plans, budget proposals, and equipment requirements consistent with anticipated workloads. Validates and drives correction of resource forecasts. * Assures adequate support services are provided through facilitating internal and external teamwork to promote business and/or team objectives. * Implements business practices, metrics, and procedures to assure total quality of the products and services provided by the department. * Directly supervises employees and performs other managerial responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. * Drives and supports people strategy initiatives to improve employee development, engagement, and retention. * Flows information from Sr. Leadership to staff and escalates issues when needed. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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