Principal Program Manager - RF/Sensors

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across RF/Sensors LOB.
• Lead and/or support bid and proposal activities.
• Manage and ensure the timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion to ensure that costs, schedule, lead times, capacity and goals are met.
• Aids in providing contractual interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing production operations contracts.
• Uses specific knowledge in production operations and planning to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.
• Facilitate the input from Operations to ensure production readiness for new programs and awards.
• Engage in production engineering decisions during new product integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis.
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience with managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control.
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU).

Benefits

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.