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Unspecified
Management
Tehachapi, CA (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager works programs of varying complexity with a focus on technical, cost, schedule performance, and business growth on assigned program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This is an entry to mid-level position in Program Management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
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Experience and Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
Preferred:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
*In lieu of the educational requirements, a minimum of 10 years directly related Program Manager experience in support of DoD contracts may be considered.
Preferred:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Benefits
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager works programs of varying complexity with a focus on technical, cost, schedule performance, and business growth on assigned program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This is an entry to mid-level position in Program Management
- Defines program/project objectives, creates, and maintains program plan/schedule, and directly manages program budget to meet established company and customer objectives.
- Issues project instructions and controls changes to project scope and designs in compliance with established quality system.
- Ensures that the program/project team achieves objectives for scheduling, engineering, quality, and cost control.
- 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.
- Responsible for managing root cause analysis efforts on nonconforming product for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.
- Keeps customers informed of program schedules and status.
- Coordinates and leads meetings as required to plan and communicate all aspects of assigned projects.
- Works with other internal departments to develop a resource allocation plan.
- Establishes and monitors program metrics.
- Grows existing programs to increase revenues.
- Monitors program performance, formulates and takes corrective actions to mitigate deviations to the program plans and alert management of potential problems when necessary.
- Coordinates with multiple major contractors and/or Government user.
- Supports subcontractor development efforts, including delivery management.
- Works within the company to ensure program quality assurance performance.
- Manages the integration and testing of hardware and software.
- Works with other internal program managers to help develop a mutual resource allocation plan.
- Works with contracts personnel to identify out of scope activities and ensure contract deliverables are met.
- Leads and tracks deliverables (hardware, documentation, etc.) for the contract.
- Supplier management.
- Follows safety precautions.
- Communicates and represents the company professionally with all levels of internal and external personnel.
- Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- May have supervisory responsibility for support staff as assigned.
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Experience and Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Required:
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules and procedures.
- Understanding of and experience working with FAR/DFAR and Contract requirements
- A high degree of innovation and creativity.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer relationship development and management skills
- 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 prototyping/ development environment.
- Knowledge of the marketplace and customer needs, objectives, and expectations.
- Ability to provide effective direction, leadership, and team building.
- 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
- Ability to develop program strategy and goals in alignment with overall company objectives.
- Solid presentation skills and the ability to communicate, influence, and gain commitment of stakeholders.
- Ability to work well in a team, and to shine as an individual.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship) including meeting all DD254 requirements when applicable.
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership in a complex development environment.
- Familiarity with contract provisions applicable to contracts and subcontracts.
- Strong working knowledge of business financial systems / processes.
- Leadership experience in the aerospace industry.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
- Hands-on skills in the areas of desktop computer applications (MS Office), proposal development, and the opportunity management process.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
- Program Management Professional Certification
- Detailed understanding of doing business with the US Gov't and DoD customer especially with aerial target systems or flight operations
- 5 years Program Management experience, ideally in support of Department of Defense contracts
*In lieu of the educational requirements, a minimum of 10 years directly related Program Manager experience in support of DoD contracts may be considered.
Preferred:
- N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office and or manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with Kratos General Safety Training guidelines.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25% - May require frequent travel locally. domestically
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
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