Program Manager - Process & Data Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Manager to lead the MACH TB 2.0 program. You will manage technical project teams, develop processes and workflows, and coordinate data management across SharePoint, Windchill, and Box.

The role requires experience with DoD acquisition milestones, MS Office and MS Project, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for developing processes and workflows with key SMEs across MACH-TB programs and corporate functions and processes.
• Coordinate with the Configuration Management Lead and Deputy Program Director to ensure SharePoint, Windchill, and Box data and workflows are in accordance with the Data Management Plan.
• Review existing processes and workflows through a continuous improvement lens to ensure processes are not a constraint to program operations.
• As MTB SharePoint administration lead, coordinate with IT/IT Security to create/update/maintain internal and external SharePoint Lists, relationships, and permissions to maintain sharing and retention of program and mission data.
• Work closely with IT and Configuration Management Specialist to create, update, and oversee program- and mission-level database structure and processes.
• Create dashboards and reports to provide metrics for trend analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

DoD Acquisition Framework

MS Office

MS Project

Interpersonal communication

Executive interfacing

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Windchill

Box

HighGear

PTC Windchill

Job description

Kratos is seeking a Program Manager for the MACH TB 2.0 Program in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will be responsible for leading technical project/program teams with process development activities and workflows.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the lead for developing processes and workflows with key SMEs across various MACH-TB (MTB) programs and corporate functions and processes. Workflows should have reminders, approvals, and scheduled notifications.
• Coordinate with the Configuration Management Lead and Deputy Program Director (Processes and Automation) to ensure SharePoint, Windchill, and Box data and workflows are in accordance with the Data Management Plan.
• As the organization grows and scales, review existing processes and workflows through a continuous improvement lens to ensure processes are not a constraint to program operations.
• As MTB SharePoint administration lead, coordinate with IT/IT Security to create//configure/update/maintain internal and external SharePoint Lists, relationships, and permissions to maintain sharing and retention of program and mission data.
• Work closely with IT and Configuration Management Specialist to create, update, and oversee program- and mission-level database structure and processes.
• Create dashboards and reports to provide metrics for trend analysis and continuous improvement.

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at interfacing with senior and executive leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s and 15 years’ experience combined in program/project management, server administration, process improvement. Master’s with 12 years of combined experience in the areas above.
• Experience with process creation and improvement, particularly with workflow creation and management.
• Background which involves building partnerships with government or commercial customer representatives and supervising various task order activities.
• May require up to 25% travel to support technical meetings, design reviews, and test events.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in process creation and improvement, as well as workflow development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automated workflows (HighGear) and configuration management software/workflow tools (PTC Windchill) a plus.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and/or server/database administration and maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must have working knowledge of DoD Acquisition Framework and associated design milestones.
• Must be adept in Microsoft Office Suite including working knowledge of MS Project.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at interfacing with senior and executive leadership.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s and 15 years’ experience combined in program/project management, server administration, process improvement. Master’s with 12 years of combined experience in the areas above.

• Experience with process creation and improvement, particularly with workflow creation and management.

• Background which involves building partnerships with government or commercial customer representatives and supervising various task order activities.

• May require up to 25% travel to support technical meetings, design reviews, and test events.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in process creation and improvement, as well as workflow development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of automated workflows (HighGear) and configuration management software/workflow tools (PTC Windchill) a plus.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and/or server/database administration and maintenance.

• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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