Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 4 hours ago
Production Program Manager (PPM) - Active Clearance Required
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expKratos Defense & Security Solutions is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems and various defense technologies. The Production Program Manager will be responsible for planning and executing program manufacturing activities, managing financial performance, and interfacing with customers to ensure project success.
ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Must have and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
Interfaces with program manager(s) to establish, and document, production cost, quality, and delivery requirements
Develops manufacturing related cost estimates (ETCs) and prepares them for ERP and company financial systems
Leads cross functional teams consisting of Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Finance
Estimates cost (labor & material) associated with non-recurring and recurring production to include out of scope activities
Serves as direct interface between Production Operations & Design Engineering for assigned programs
Participates in initial design phase to ensure: Designs are delivered in accordance with approved program schedule. Manufacturability of new designs and design revisions. Design activity takes considers cost to manufacture
Identifies and corrects negative manufacturing performance trends with the Production Operations and Quality groups
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, profitability, and on-time delivery
Leads employees assigned to the IPT in a matrix organization structure
May manage aftermarket support/depot activities
Coordinates and host customer visits to manufacturing facility
Maintains constant communication with Program stakeholders
Assists with P&L responsibility for assigned programs
Qualification
Required
Must have and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards and company policy
Ability to interact effectively with peers and leadership
Ability to interact appropriately with the customer when required
Ability to adhere to workplace policies and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally resources and meet program requirements
Demonstrated experience in financial forecasting and project performance management
Demonstrated ability to professionally interface with all levels of personnel including preparing and presenting executive level briefings and meeting materials
Thorough understanding of ISO/AS9100 policies and procedures
Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping and pull production system experience
Ability to conduct meetings effectively
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent
7+ years directly related experience in Aerospace Manufacturing, and/or Project Management. Equivalent combination of directly related education and work experience may be considered
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
Leadership Team
Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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