Technical program manager Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

divh2Program Manager / h2pKratos is seeking a Program Manager to lead the development and verification of complex multi-faceted satellite ground resource management, communication, and control projects and programs. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the successful candidate at Kratos. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, and it encompasses multiple dimensions of Program Management and leadership with knowledge of Systems Development, Engineering, Site Construction, Integration, and Verification. / ppThe responsibilities of this position are : / pulliStrategically and tactically planning program actions, milestones, and success metrics for Kratos and supporting subcontractors and ensuring alignment with our customer / liliScoping and establishing the programs requirements, budget, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) through an Earned Value Management System / liliEstablishing program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Milestones to assess program progress and ensure a tight correlation between budget and task execution / liliProactively leading risk identification and mitigation plans, and proactively conducting and leading contingency plans / liliLeading and coordinating highly technical cross-functional engineering teams and IPTs on multi-faceted and complex satellite communication, command, mission management, and relevant site construction / liliEstablishing and maintaining effective customer relationships, negotiating contracts, system and regulatory requirements, and effective program coordination / execution, understanding the customers needs in addition to the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements, as well as, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements. / liliEstablishing and maintaining effective subcontractor relationships, negotiating contracts, system and regulatory requirements, and effective program coordination / execution, building a partnership / liliEffective budgeting and performance management or both Fix Firm and Cost-Plus type projects, for a Certified Accounting System using Earned Value Management f, in correlation with the IMS. Ability to speak to schedule or cost variances and support the team producing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for delivery to the customer are required. / liliEffectively manage program technical and business baselines, and appropriately manage any requirements scope creep from the customer / liliWork with our engineering experts to provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions / liliCollaborate with functional / resource managers (matrix organization) to allocate staff resources and identify resource needs / liliProperly manage classified information and activities / liliManage the capture of Engineering Change Proposals by leading proposal efforts / liliInterface directly with customers to ensure project requirements are met and guarantee our performance exceeds customer expectations / liliSupport the IPTs to develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, quarterly Program Management Reviews, kickoff meetings, test events) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level / liliReport on project financial performance and schedule performance to senior management on a monthly basis / liliDrive material purchases through certified Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) processes / liliTravel as necessary to attend customer meetings or internal planning sessions / liliProactively be a strong team player / li / ulpExperience and Skills : / pulliBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or other technical discipline / liliMinimum of 10 or more years of project or program management experience executing technical development programs leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams, conducting multiple development efforts simultaneously / liliDemonstrated proficiency with managing programmatic attributes such as EVMS, IMS, Risk and Risk reduction efforts, and customer and subcontractor relations and negotiations / liliDirect experience managing within different FFP, CPFF / AF / IF, and TM contract vehicles / liliExperience with scheduling applications, with the ability to work with a program scheduler to develop and maintain a detailed Program Schedule, effectively tracking technical progress / liliExperience in managing contractual and technical requirements directly with customers / liliExperience in managing contractual and technical requirements, and project execution directly with subcontractors / liliExperience writing subcontractor Statements of Work (SOW) and sole-source justifications / liliExperience with certified Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) material procurements / liliStrong teaming, leadership, organizational and verbal / written communication skills / liliExperience developing and delivering effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level / liliExperience developing and delivering effective and accurate customer Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and responding to subsequent customer comments / liliExperience developing and delivering effective presentations for Senior Management, demonstrating an ability to concisely inform them of the status and future tasks and steps / liliExperience effectively managing and leading multi-faceted complex development System of Systems projects, requiring management and leadership of multiple development teams / IPTs / liliProven ability to quickly pivot as appropriate to address issues caused by changing situations, such as customer needs and scope modifications and / or supplier challenges, and potentially capitalize on any opportunities the change may provide / liliExperience working Waterfall and Agile / SAFe-Iterative development program schedule methodologies / liliExperience managing projects with significant software development content / liliTravel required ~ 20-25%. / liliRequires a Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI / liliU.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems and export-controlled data / li / ulpPreferred Skills and Experience : / pulliExperience working US Government Projects, specifically with the US Space Force ground systems. / liliExperience working with software-based radios / modems running in VNFs. / liliExperience working with RF communication equipment / liliExperience working in Satellite communications / liliExperience working projects utilizing cloud and on-premise implementations / liliExperience with Atlassian tools / liliRF / Optical Antenna site construction and installations / liliOperational Center design, verification and delivery / liliExperience working with an Agile / Iterative software development scheduling approach / liliExperienced in Satellite TTC, C2, and / or Space to Ground communications / liliProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus / li / ulpCompetitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range : $175,000-$225,000 / ppJob Benefits : / pulliMedical, Dental Vision Insurance Coverage / liliLife / ADD Short / Long Term Disability Insurance / lili401(k) Savings Plan / liliEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) / liliPaid Time-Off (PTO) / liliHolidays / liliEducation Reimbursement / li / ul / div