Deputy Program Mgr Direct

Work under the general direction of Program Management leadership, this position will be responsible to assist and/or stand in for the primary Program Manager as assigned, supporting the cost, schedule and overall performance of assigned programs. Work with employees assigned to the program from all departmental functional areas, ensure program contract line items are submitted on time and ensure program requirements, expectations and objectives are achieved. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assist in the development and execution of program plans in accordance with an approved work break-down structure ("WBS"). Ability to develop a WBS and a project schedule using MS project in support of small to large scale proposals. Assist in the proactive management and communication program progress (milestones to inchstones) with the assigned integrated program team (IPT), functional management, KPP Leadership and customer leadership, as required.

Assist in actively managing and balancing customer expectations with Kaman business needs to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing Kaman risk. Ensure on-time completion of program management milestones such cost, schedule and scope in accordance with Program Management leadership expectations. Assist in the successful management of internal and external stakeholders to quickly execute program decisions, close action items and resolve issues in real-time.

Assist in the development of operating budgets, Program financials, estimates at completion (EAC), Estimates to complete (ETC) and processing of internal long-lead funding requests (KISOs). Assist with internal and external program management reviews and /or technical interchange meetings with internal and external customers. Apply programmatic leadership and direction in accordance with all released program management processes and procedures, including IPT management, risk management and change control.

Ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

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