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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 16 hours ago

Program Manager III-IV

Roseville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems and satellite communications. The Program Manager oversees complex programs, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule performance while driving business revenue growth and managing program execution to meet commitments.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides organization leadership, develops business & growth strategies, manages program execution to meet contract and company commitments, and champions process excellence to continually improve operations and performance on assigned programs

Provides oversight and leadership for program/project

Responsible for proposal development, program performance, P&L, and business growth for assigned programs

Sets effective performance objectives for programs, including financial objectives, contract and subcontract management, customer relationship management, and resource management; monitors program performance and ensures current customer expectations are met

Performs strategic and tactical planning and execution activities

Promotes effective and productive team activities by focusing on and participating in critical tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, promoting best practices through example, and use of outstanding communications and coordination practices

Applies advanced skills to critical or high visibility tasks and applies insights to critical activities

Breaks work down into manageable tasks required to meet the objectives of the program/project and customer, which includes the assigning and/or directing the work of others

Ensures satisfaction of all contractual and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements

Establishes a risk management program, and ensures all risks are mitigated

Reports program status and performance, as required by contract or management

Interfaces with the customer and other company personnel on technical, production, and procurement issues

Coordinates the cost estimates (labor & material) associated with out of scope activities or future work

Investigates and performs root cause analysis on nonconforming product for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action

Keeps customers informed of program schedules and status

Follows safety precautions and ensures program team members operate safely at all times

Other duties may be assigned

Directly manages matrixed cross-functional program team consisting of engineering, manufacturing, contracts, procurement, quality, administrative, and other departments assigned to designated programs. Works in collaboration with functional management to support interviewing, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems for personnel on assigned programs

Qualification

Program Management Professional CertificationEarned Value Management (EVM)Business DegreeTechnical SkillsBudgetFunding CalculationsRisk ManagementTeam Building SkillsAnalytical SkillsCustomer SatisfactionCommunication Skills

Required

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential or classified information as required by government standards

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors

Ability to adhere to workplace rules and procedures

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, staff, control and direct complex software and hardware engineering (development) and production projects using tools and techniques (with advanced understanding) associated with earned value, risk, and schedule management

A thorough understanding of engineering, development technologies, and applicable military and commercial specifications and standards

Demonstrated capability to lead major subcontractors and suppliers in meeting challenging schedules

Demonstrated negotiation and team building skills

Able to effectively direct goal-oriented activities of a geographically diverse Team in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

This individual must possess a strong combination of technical skills, program management skills, and sales and negotiation skills

Demonstrate detailed technical and cost performance reporting

Demonstrated mastery of development and use of Integrated Master Plans and Schedules (IMP/IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management Plans, use of a Structured Decision and Analysis Resolution process

Ability to work with minimal corporate oversight

A high degree of innovation and creativity

Moderate to heavy travel to various locations

Demonstrated passion for customer satisfaction

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally to meet program/project requirements

Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills

Proven track record in a high variety, low volume manufacturing environment

Knowledge of the marketplace and customer needs, objectives, and expectations

Demonstrated abilities to plan, prioritize and delegate work assignments

Skills and abilities to provide technical and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities

Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Program Management Professional Certification required

5-10+ years Program Management experience, ideally in support of Department of Defense acquisition programs/projects

In lieu of the educational requirements, a minimum of 10 years directly related Program Manager experience in support of DoD contracts may be considered

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Business

Program Management Professional Certification required

Minimum of 10+ years Program Management experience, ideally in support of Department of Defense acquisition programs/projects

In lieu of the educational requirements, a minimum of 15 years directly related Program Management experience in support of DoD contracts may be considered