Leonardo DRS

Senior Program Manager

Leonardo DRS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Beavercreek • Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • 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.
  • Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development.
  • Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
  • Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.
  • While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to.
  • Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services.
  • Regularly report program status to senior management.
  • Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
  • Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
  • May be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area.
  • May be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams.
  • Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
  • Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.
  • Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system).
  • Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.
  • Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer.
  • Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
  • Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations).
  • 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.
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
  • Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma).

Requirements

  • 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)
  • U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires 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 that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • flexible work schedules with our 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 managementearned value managementvariance analysisrisk managementcost reductionperformance improvementbudget controlmanpower planningproposal developmentrequirements decomposition
Soft Skills
leadershipmanagementproblem solvingpresentationoral communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationconflict resolutionjudgmentstrategic planning
Certifications
PMPDAUDOD security clearance