Hybrid Defense Program Manager – West Plains, MO

Leonardo DRS

West Plains (MO)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development support
Life and disability insurance
Flexible work schedules (9/80)
Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Program Manager based at our West Plains, MO facility with an option for in-person or hybrid work. You will lead the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals for the Halvorsen overhaul contract, while coordinating with internal and external customers and guiding bid and proposal activities.

The role requires managing an integrated project team from kick-off to close, providing leadership,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor
  • Exposure to program lifecycle, requirements, risk management, and cost control
  • Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Advanced problem‑solving abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily execution of contract requirements to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
  • Develop and implement plans and schedules for contracts and subcontracts
  • Allocate and control budgets for labor, material, travel, and services
  • Perform schedule and cost variance analyses
  • Regularly report status to senior management
  • Ensure timely closeout of completed programs with proper documentation
  • Notify and seek guidance on schedule or budget issues and develop corrective actions
  • Lead or support meetings and the integrated product/project team from start to close
  • Provide leadership to program teams and ensure communication and conflict resolution
  • Collaborate with project teams on tasks and engineering changes to keep material on schedule and budget
  • Coordinate with other departments to resolve contractual issues and with Contracts Administration
  • Participate in bid and proposal activities and ensure RFP requirements are met
  • Represent management in program reviews, meetings, seminars and related events
  • Prepare for and participate in negotiations safeguarding Company interests
  • Assure contract requirements are executed per regulations and policies
  • Identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Budgeting
Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or relevant field

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Program Manager based at our West Plains, MO facility with an option for in-person or hybrid work. You will lead the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals for the Halvorsen overhaul contract, while coordinating with internal and external customers and guiding bid and proposal activities.

The role requires managing an integrated project team from kick-off to close, providing leadership,

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