Senior Program Manager

Job 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.

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Provide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict.
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded.
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators.
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies.
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
• Develop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline.
• 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