Sr. Program Manager

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. The 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 for assisting 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 the customer requirements. Strong customer relationships and customer expectation management skills are a must. This position will work a hybrid shcedule.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously within common processes and procedures.
• Ability to handle complex program planning, cost estimating, budgeting, financial tracking, resourcing, and monitoring of short term and long term multiple- disciplinary teams and project objectives.
• Experience in development of military training systems
• Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Planning principles and practices
• Experience in military operations, service, and/or military standards
• Technical understanding of the basic principles of systems engineering for hardware and software-based systems
• Technical ability to read engineering drawings and top-level design work products
• Awareness of Software CMMI principles and practices.
• PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management.

Experience and Skills

• Must have working knowledge of Department of DefenseAcquisition Frame work and associated design milestones.
• Must have working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, multi skill required issues.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Superior interpersonal abilities and communication skills.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible.
• Experience with Air and/or Ground Platforms specific

# LI-Hybrid

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job 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