Project Manager

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TheiProject Manager Tech Lead position is an exciting opportunity based in Plano, TX that encompasses dimensions of Project Management and leadership with knowledge of Telecom Systems Development, Contractor Management, Engineering, Integration, and Customer Interaction. The successful candidate will work directly with the Kratos Space Product Development Team, including engineering, finance, program management, Contracts, Product Management, and business development. Our project managers team with our functional managers to develop long term visions in strategic business pursuits, successfully create solutions for executing programs, and expand our business pipeline by listening and responding to current and potential customer needs.

• Lead highly technical engineering teams developing and implementing new ground segment capabilities based on 3GPP standards
• Manage project technical and business baselines.
• Manage project financial performance
• Work with our engineering experts to provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions.
• Collaborate with functional / resource managers (matrix organization) to allocate staff resources and identify resource needs.
• Properly manage classified information and activities.
• Manage the capture of new business for existing and new customer accounts including supporting or leading proposal efforts.
• Aid in the pursuit of business development opportunities that employ products and/or broader end-to-end solutions.
• Interface directly with customers to ensure project requirements are met and guarantee our performance exceeds customer expectations.
• Manage sub-contractors and vendors to achieve Program and Product goals
• Develop and deliver effective internal and customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level.
• Report on project financial performance and schedule performance to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Travel as necessary to visit contractors/vendors, attend conferences and customer meetings.
• Be a strong team player.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or other technical discipline
• Minimum of 6 or more years of program management experience executing technical development programs
• Demonstrated proficiency with managing programmatics such as budgets, schedules, and risk, effectively tracking performance in all program areas
• Direct experience managing within different FFP, CPFF, and T&M contract vehicles.
• Experience with MS Project application, with the ability to develop and maintain a detailed MS Project Schedule, effectively tracking technical progress
• Experienced in managing contractual and technical requirements directly with customers and sub-contractors, specifically on Engineer-To-Order type projects
• Strong teaming, leadership, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Experience developingiand delivering effective customer presentations (design reviews, statusireports, kickoff meetings, test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level
• Travel required ~ 15%

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working programs with contributions from geographically diverse teams
• Experience working with 5G gNodeB or UE
• Experience working with RF communication equipment
• Experience working in Satellite communications
• Experience working projects utilizing cloud implementations
• Experience with Atlassian tools
• Experience working with an Agile/Iterative software development scheduling approach
• Experience managing Subcontractors

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. i