DEI - Kratos - Program Manager
Position Description
Program Manager responsible for leading a team of technical specialists in concept formulation, planning, design, production, testing, fielding and sustainment of hardware simulation devices used to support pilot and maintenance training operations. Responsible to executes assigned programs within the DoD Acquisition Framework including management of cost, schedule and performance attributes of 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 to interface with other department disciplines including quality control, configuration management, manufacturing/ production, and life cycle support/logistics for management of assigned projects. Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team to accomplish a goal within time constraints is a must. Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations and communicate successfully with a customer.
Education Required
BS or equivalent in Engineering; will consider other related scientific or technical discipline with strong engineering background
Experience Required
- At least eight (8) years of specialized experience and management responsibility of teams in technical disciplines related to the requirements
- Working Knowledge of DoD Acquisition Frame work and associated design milestones.
- Working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule and Integrated Master Planning principles and practices
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
- Adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
- Superior interpersonal abilities and communication skills.
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible.
Desired Skills/Experience
- Experience in development of military training systems
- 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.
Principle Duties
PRIMARY –
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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Required
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Smoke-free environment, standard office setting.
- Sits for long periods of time in front of computer
Contact Information
To apply kindly visit www.kratosdefense.com click on 1. “Careers” 2. “Available Jobs” and narrow down the search by division, by choosing DEI. Find the job of interest and click to apply. Thank you.
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