Manager II Program Management-Supply Chain

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL, seeks a Manager II in Program Management – Supply Chain to oversee material planning, procurement, and inventory strategies on DoD programs.

You will coordinate with program management, engineering, and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant deliveries and robust cost control. The role requires leadership, program lifecycle experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through bid and proposal activities, with a strong focus on schedule and risk

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment including proposal development, requirements decomposition, and subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of contract requirements to ensure cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Lead meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close.
• Interface with internal and external customers on contract matters.
• Participate in bid and proposal activities and ensure RFP requirements are met.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain

Leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Earned value management

Risk management tools

Job description

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Manager II Program Management-Supply Chain

Location: Melbourne, FL, 32935

Job ID:115961

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Business Unit: EOIS
Location: Melbourne, FL
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Career Functional Area: Supply Chain
Telework Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Exempt, Full-Time Employee
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

The Manager, II Program Management - Supply Chain works heavily with program management, engineering, supply chain and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all order for specific programs. This individual utilizes their understanding of program level schedule, cost, and business requirements, integrate into a cohesive direction to a material planning organization, and supply chain function. The Manager ensures timely and high integrity proposals, planning of materials. This role utilizes their understanding of the critical aspects of production material demand planning and scheduling of a project and experience in the overall proposal and procurement process in a DoD environment. This position will work closely with a team of material planners, purchasing, engineering, and program management to deploy procurement and inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and work with purchasing to drive supplier execution. This role involves critical monitoring and management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operation excellence and continuous improvement.

This role manages and directs the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met. This Manager may lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team (kick-off through project close), as well as provides interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts. This Manager will lead and or support bid and proposal activities. Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead).

Job Responsibilities

Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
Lead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close
Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
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
Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. 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
May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes

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 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 skills in customer interfacing, problem solving, presenting, and overall communication
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
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.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.