Senior Program Manager

About the role

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility and marine markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met.
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team (kick-off through project close).
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts.
• Lead and or support bid and proposal activities.
• Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project.
• May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives.
• Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both.
• Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects.
• Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge.
• Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems.
• Uses judgement within defined policies and practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business
• 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
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Experience with finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Solid problem solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• 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)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours