Program Manager at Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc – Des Plaines, Illinois

Kranze Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Program Manager who has a technical and integration background with a solid understanding of developing battle-space CONOPS and mission oriented solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a technical program organization that effectively addresses performance requirements and incorporates the necessary internal and external organizations
• Lead and direct cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to meet program schedule, cost, and technical performance criteria
• Manage CDRL process including creation, review and/or submission
• Maintain cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar tools
• Cultivate customer relationships to further business opportunities
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, senior management, and other program stakeholders
• Work with suppliers to ensure compliance with program objectives
• Support contract proposals and negotiations to include generation of products such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Basis of Estimate (BOE)
• Manage Quote/Funding ROM process including creation, review and/or submission

Educational Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a S.T.E.M. related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Military experience and connections within Patuxent River, MD is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams to include systems, mechanical, electrical and software fields
• Ability to travel
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship
• Proven execution of complex technical programs while maintaining cost and schedule
• Demonstrated integration experience of various military systems (ideally of aircraft systems)
• Experience with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Process and the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Process
• Experience with key program milestones to include Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR)
• Working knowledge of the FARs/DFAR/ITAR and other related regulation
• Experience working with DCAA and DCMA
• Experience with business capture and supporting proposal activities
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

• Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual and relaxed work environment

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.

Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
resumes@kranzetech.com