Director, Program Management

Reference: 85347-370432Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price. At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today!GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The Director, Program Management is responsible for managing the program portfolio throughout the product life cycle to ensure performance requirements are met while meeting cost, schedule, quality, and forecasted business plans and growth. The Director, Program Management must have an in-depth technical understanding of the platform and systems. Additionally, the Director, Program Management must have excellent leadership, project management, communication, customer management skills, and an advanced understanding of financial management (P&L). The Director, Program Management is responsible for all phases of the product life cycle; conceptual, development, manufacturing, and sustainmentESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Proactively provides organization leadership, develops business plans & growth strategies, manages program execution to meet contract and company commitments, and champions process excellence to continually improve operations and performance of the assigned tactical weapon system.Establishes product baseline(s) to include technical engineering design documentation including but not limited to: requirements documents, performance specifications, system schematics, subsystem specifications, standard suite of software engineering documents, Engineering Bill of Materials, and maintain comprehensive configuration management of the complete system throughout its life cycle.Ensures efficient, effective, and productive team activities are realized through development, maintenance, and management of the integrated master plan and schedule including development, procurement, manufacturing, sustainment, and product enhancements.Develops achievable program performance requirements including: financial objectives, contract and subcontract management, customer relationship management, and resource management. Drives performance and ensures current customer expectations and company objectives are met.Provides oversight and leadership for the program portfolio of products and ensures contractual requirements are met.Responsible for proposal development, program performance, P&L, and business growth for assigned platform.Ensures satisfaction of all contractual and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.Identifies and manages risk in accordance with the company risk management process.Reports program status and performance, as required by contract or management.Proactively develops plans, drives actions, and effectively communicates to the customer and other company personnel concerning resolution of technical, production, procurement and sustainment issues.Investigates and performs root cause analysis on nonconforming product for assigned projects; troubleshoots problems with production and takes corrective action.Establishes and maintains an excellent relationship with customers.Follows safety precautions and ensures program team members always operate safely.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Manages 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 lead, plan, assign, and direct work; appraising performance; rewarding, coaching and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems for personnel on assigned programs.Compensation: $215,000 - $250,000BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement