Lead Material Program Manager

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense seeks a Material Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain strategies for defense programs at the Colorado Springs site. You will ensure materials, components, and services are delivered on time and within budget, leveraging EVMS, CAM, and cross-functional coordination to support mission-critical objectives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in material program management, a related engineering degree, and proven experience with MRP systems, BOM development, cost estimating,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of material program management experience or 5+ years with a related bachelor’s degree.
• Engineering discipline degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CAM responsibilities and EVMS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with cost and schedule.
• Monitor program supply chain metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities for customer forums (ROMB).
• Provide leadership for program reviews and compliance with processes.
• Lead material PM-related proposal activities and BOM development.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and inputs for AOP; support continuous improvement.
• Travel approximately 15% to meet mission and customer requirements.

Skills

Supply chain management

Earned value management

Cost estimating

BOM development

MRP systems

CAM responsibilities

External customer engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is seeking a Material Program Manager to work onsite at our Colorado Springs location.

The Material Program Manager leads the development and execution of comprehensive supply chain strategies for complex defense programs. This position ensures materials, components, and services are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with U.S. government regulations. The ideal candidate excels in supplier leadership, risk mitigation, earned value management, and cross functional coordination to support mission critical program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end to end supply chain strategies aligned with program cost, schedule, while supporting the entire procurement process and performance objectives using earned value management.
• Monitor and manage program supply chain, including cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS related metrics; drive corrective actions as required.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities, including preparation and delivery of briefings for customer and executive forums. Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB)
• Provide material program management leadership for program reviews, ensuring compliance with internal processes and tailoring where applicable.
• Lead material program management related proposal activities, including development of task descriptions, basis of estimate documentation, and material pricing inputs.
• Develop and track budgets, sales forecasts, EACs and inputs for Annual Operating Plans (AOP).
• Support continuous improvement efforts by contributing to standard processes, tools, reporting, and methods that enhance overall supply chain execution.
• Travel approximately 15% in support of mission and customer requirements.

Keyword: Supply Chain Management, Material planning, Production Control, Cost estimating, Build of Material generation, and Earned Value Management (EV)

Required Experience

• Experience: 7+ years of material program management experience, or a bachelor degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Education: Bacheloris degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Engineering and System Development Capabilities: Working familiarity with modern engineering practices and tools, including cost estimating, Bill of Materials (BOM) development, technical design and documentation.
• Cost Account Management: Experience performing Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities, including management and reporting of cost, schedule, resources, and technical performance.
• Broad supply chain background in procurement, materials planning, production control, cost estimating, and earned value management techniques.
• Experience engaging directly with external customers and collaborating across all levels of an internal organization.
• Hands?on experience building and managing MRP systems for custom applications, tracking end-to-end material management.
• Work experience within the defense supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws, regulations, and compliance structures.
• Experience supporting proposals, including cost estimating and BOE development.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately >15% as needed.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Understand the complete material lifecycle, from requirements identification through procurement, receipt, storage, deployment, and final disposition
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and material requirements lists.
• Experience with forecast material demand based on engineering designs, production schedules, installation plans, and operational needs.
• Experience with earned value management.
• Experience supporting classified or highly secure environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and hardware deployment techniques.

#LI-Onsite

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $125,000-$145,000

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.

From: Kratos Defense