Program Manager-Supply Chain

Leonardo DRS; Bedford; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Wellness program

Professional development support

RRSP with company matching

Parental leave top-up

Vacation and personal days

Job summary

DRS Pivotal Power Inc. in Bedford, Nova Scotia seeks a Program Manager-Supply Chain to lead execution for assigned defense programs, aligning material strategies with cost, schedule, and risk objectives.

You will be the primary Supply Chain representative to program teams and collaborate across Procurement, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain or program management, with earned value management experience, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain or program management.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and metrics.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Exposure to contract management, international regulations, and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain execution for assigned programs to meet cost, schedule, and delivery goals.
• Serve as primary Supply Chain representative to program teams.
• Monitor material status, supplier performance, and risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.
• Support resolution of shortages and supplier performance issues.
• Provide input to program reviews, forecasting, and planning.
• Analyze material cost, schedule, and performance data to identify risks and improvements.
• Assist with pricing reviews, EAC variance analysis, and contract reviews related to budgets and lead times.
• Report schedule and budget issues to senior management and develop corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement of supply chain processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain management

Program management

Procurement

Finance and accounting

Contracting

Earned value management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Scheduling

Budget control

Manpower planning

Education

Supply Chain or Business degree

Tools

APICS

CPSM

CPM

PMP

Job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is responsible for leading supply chain execution for assigned programs and serving as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Program Management. This role ensures alignment of material strategies, supplier performance, cost, schedule, and risk management in support of program and business objectives. The position also supports the Director of Supply Chain in terms of occasion backup duties.

As a Program Manager-Supply Chain, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to)

• Lead supply chain execution for assigned programs in support of cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Serve as the primary Supply Chain representative to Program teams.
• Monitor material status, supplier performance, and supply chain risks affecting program execution.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material readiness and issue resolution.
• Support resolution of material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier performance concerns.
• Provide supply chain input to program reviews, forecasting, and planning activities.
• Analyze material cost, schedule, and performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support material pricing review and approvals, EAC variance analysis, and Contract Review approvals (as it relates to material budgets and lead times).
• 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
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement of supply chain processes and reporting.

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, program management, procurement, or related roles
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skill
• Exposure to 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
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management
• Strong customer interface skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Exposure to 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
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting defense or aerospace programs.
  • Familiarity with EAC processes and variance analysis.
  • Experience with supplier negotiations, forecasting, and long lead material management.
  • APICS, CPSM, CPM, PMP, or similar professional certification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working Conditions
  • Office and manufacturing environment.

Benefits Of Working With DRS

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schdedule and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.