Senior Program Manager

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Dallastown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Corporate Planning, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Dental Insurance, DoD Acquisitions, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering Drawing, Executive Assistant Skills , Hardware Simulation, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Military Operations, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Design, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Control, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Software Engineering, Stock Purchase Plans, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
LOCATION
Dallastown, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework 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.

  • Superior interpersonal abilities and communication skills.

  • Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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 REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required

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  • 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

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • 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.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/