Material Program Manager

Leonardo DRS

. Heavy emphasis on working with program management, engineering, supply chain and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all orders for specific programs .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMelbourne • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Heavy emphasis on working with program management, engineering, supply chain and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all orders for specific programs
Must understand program level schedule, cost, and business requirements
Integrate into a cohesive direction to a material planning organization and supply chain function
Ensure timely and high integrity proposals, planning of materials
Understand critical aspects of production material demand planning and scheduling of a project
Work closely with a team of material planners, purchasing, engineering, and program management
Deploy procurement and inventory strategies
Be responsible for product changes and associated material planning implications
Manage and solve exceptions
Monitor and manage supply and constraints
Drive supplier execution
Ensure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
Manage and direct daily execution of contract requirements
Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of 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
Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment
Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting
Strong customer interface skills
Solid problem solving skills
Strong presentation skills
U.S. Citizenship required
Active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 9/80 program
Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementmaterial planningsupply chain managementprocurement strategiesinventory managementproduction material demand planningearned value cost accountingcost reportingschedulingcontract management

Soft Skills

leadershipmanagementproblem solvingcustomer interfacecommunicationcoordinationpresentationteam collaborationexecutionexception management

Certifications

DOD security clearance