Defense Programs Manager — Contracts & Delivery

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS seeks a Program Manager in Fort Walton Beach, FL to oversee production contracts and ensure on-time, on-budget execution. You will coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, and customers while leading cross-functional teams through the program lifecycle.

This role requires 5+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership. Experience with earned value management and bid/proposal activities is valued.

Qualifications

• 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 earned value cost accounting and reporting.
• Experience with metrics for assessing program progress, productivity and variance analysis.
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure timely completion of contract requirements for production programs.
• Lead and participate in the integrated product team from kick-off through project close.
• Provide interface and coordination with internal and external customers on contracts.
• Lead or support bid and proposal activities.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; monitor budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Engineering / Finance / Supply Chain / Business degree preferred

Job description

Leonardo DRS seeks a Program Manager in Fort Walton Beach, FL to oversee production contracts and ensure on-time, on-budget execution. You will coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, and customers while leading cross-functional teams through the program lifecycle.

This role requires 5+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong leadership. Experience with earned value management and bid/proposal activities is valued.