Senior Program Manager

About the role

Kratos C5ISR designs, engineers, and manufactures advanced mission-critical technologies for defense, intelligence, and national security customers. These innovative solutions enhance situational awareness, strengthen decision-making, and support those on the front lines. Our teams develop and deliver specialty mobility systems, electromagnetic interference (EMI)-shielded shelter platforms, missile launcher and transporter systems, and related ground support hardware. These highly engineered solutions support C5ISR applications, missile defense and radar systems, unmanned vehicle platforms, command and control programs, SATCOM systems, shipboard systems, directed energy weapons, and strategic deterrence.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading one or more program managers and/or teams of associated technical specialists in concept formulation, planning, design, production, testing, fielding and sustainment of major hardware simulation devices used to support pilot and maintenance training operations. Lead and execute assigned programs within the DoD Acquisition Framework including management of cost, schedule and performance attributes of major complex projects. Responsible to develop and manage manpower planning, project budgets, work break down structures, resource controls, task assignments, risk assessment and mitigation, Earned Value Management and resource provisions. Responsible for inter-corporate planning of quality control, configuration management, manufacturing/production, and life cycle support/logistics elements of assigned projects. Responsible to assist upper management with development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplinary people to accomplish a single goal within scheduled time constraints while meeting all of the customer requirements. Strong customer relationship and customer expectation management skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures
• Handle complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long term multi-disciplinary teams and project objectives
• Apply working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Planning principles and practices
• Demonstrate technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software-based systems
• Read engineering drawings and top-level design work products

Requirements

• Working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies
• Willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes (e.g., training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes)
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Engineering; will consider other related scientific or technical discipline with strong engineering background
• MS or equivalent in technical management is highly desirable
• At least 10+ years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements
• PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management preferred

Work Environment

• Office environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Travel

Yes, as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement