Leonardo DRS

Project Manager

Leonardo DRS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Danbury • Connecticut • United States

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PMP

About the role

  • Responsible for the daily execution of specific tasks or projects within a moderately large/complex program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Manage operations to ensure schedules are met and deliverables meet quality standards
  • Organize project and task workloads and selects individuals most qualified for specific projects
  • Contribute to the client relationship
  • Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project
  • Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities
  • Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business related field
  • 4+ years functional or program management experience
  • Experience leading projects from initiation through closure
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc)
  • Strong understanding of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
  • Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • life and disability insurance
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementproject initiationproject closureWaterfall methodologyAgile methodology
Soft Skills
team leadershipclient relationship managementorganizational skillscommunication skills
Certifications
PMPDAU