Deputy Program Director

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. The Deputy Program Director is a Sr. Program Management level position to oversee and be responsible for leading assigned areas of cost, schedule, and performance to deliver a large complex program through analysis, requirements, design, manufacture, integration, test, delivery, and sustainment phases. The Deputy Program Director will partner with the Program Director to lead a large multiple location cross functional team to achieve plan and business objectives within scheduled time constraints while meeting all contractual requirements.

• Collaborative business outcome driven leader
• Act as the Program Director in the Program Director’s absence
• Provides expertise and support to management team while leading assigned integrated product team (IPT) to achieve technical, financial, contractual, management, and customer relations objectives of the program & business.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills with all levels of management within Kratos and its customers
• Partner with the Program Director in the development and implementation of cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of the program plan.
• Lead assigned operational process improvement initiatives to improve execution
• Experience interfacing directly with government and/or commercial customer representatives
• Perform assigned cost, schedule, and performance program analysis/assessments
• Partner with the Program Director to develop and maintain current, accurate, and complete program plans
• Oversee the risk management of the program to include leading mitigation plans
• Make timely and complete recommendations to achieve business objectives using outcome of collaborative analysis/assessments of technical, schedule, financial, and customer relations.
• Owns deliverables assigned by the Program Director IAW approved plans to meet contractual requirements on time and within approved budgets.
• Oversees the thoroughness and timeliness of assigned deliverable submissions
• Partner with the Program Director on program reviews with the customer, integrated product teams, and Kratos executive management
  
  

Experience And Skills

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in managing complex programs with increasing responsibilities with a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management i.e. subordinates through the Division President and/or CEO
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Strong customer relationship management skills
• Must have working knowledge of Department of Defense Acquisition/ Frame- work and associated design milestones.
• Ability to execute IAW cradle to grave program management best practices
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decision recommendations.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, and flexible
• Demonstrates experience in problem solving for complex, multi-skill required issues.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally when needed.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Excellent project/program management and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Project
• Bachelor’s Degree in management, engineering, business, or related field
• 10 Years minimum experience or a combination of education and job- related experience
• Experience as a Program Manager
• Experience managing a large team at multiple locations to include subcontractors
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of Engineering Design and Build process to include work products
• Working knowledge of Software CMMI principles and practices.
• Master’s Degree in a Technical Area or MBA
• PMP and/or DAWIA Level 3 Certification in Program Management
  
  

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations.

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
  
  

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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