Program Manager

Leonardo DRS; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX seeks a Program Manager to lead complex DoD programs from initiation through closure. The role requires coordinating with engineering, contracts, and external customers to ensure schedule, cost, and performance targets are achieved.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in program management, leadership, and communication, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated defense environment. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of program management tools, processes and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manages and ensures timely completion of defined technical programs or projects.
• Directs daily execution of contract requirements to meet cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers on contract matters.
• Collaborates with Engineering to manage development programs and objectives.
• Leads or supports meetings and the integrated product/project team from kickoff to close.
• Represents the organization in bid/proposal activities and ensures requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Program Manager

Location:

Dallas, TX, US, 75243

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects. May oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge.
• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met.
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
• Work closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project. May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives.
• Lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team from kick-off through project close
• 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
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services.
• 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 represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• 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
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
• May serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)
• Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both.
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Secondary Accountabilities

• May require 3+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline
• May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations
• May require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevent 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 the program lifecycle or components of 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 the 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific discipline
• 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
• 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.