Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Wellness programs

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Program Manager to lead production programs from award through delivery, in a hybrid role based in Melbourne, FL. You will coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that drives program success and delivers critical defense technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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 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
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans aligned with production schedules, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual milestones.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and program meetings from kickoff through production execution, final delivery, and closeout.
• Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and gross margin; drive corrective actions to address variances.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues affecting producibility, throughput, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to address material shortages, supplier performance, obsolescence, and quality issues.
• Serve as the primary program interface for internal and external customers, communicating status, risks, recovery plans, and contractual matters.
• Lead or support bid and proposal activities, including production planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessments.
• Execute responsibilities under the guidance of senior management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• 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
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

PM Certification

Earned value management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Program Manager

Location: Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID:115588

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
Career Functional Area: Program Management
Telework Type: Hybrid

Schedule: 9/80
Shift:1st

Job Summary

Manages production programs from contract award through final delivery and closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met. Works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to plan and execute production requirements, address constraints, and maintain delivery commitments. Coordinates with functional leadership to resolve resource, material, and technical issues impacting program execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans aligned with production schedules, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual milestones.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and program meetings from kickoff through production execution, final delivery, and closeout.
• Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and gross margin; drive corrective actions to address variances.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues affecting producibility, throughput, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to address material shortages, supplier performance, obsolescence, and quality issues.
• Serve as the primary program interface for internal and external customers, communicating status, risks, recovery plans, and contractual matters.
• Lead or support bid and proposal activities, including production planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessments.
• Execute responsibilities under the guidance of senior management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• 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
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Secondary Accountabilities

• May require 5+ 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

• 5+ 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 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
• 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.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• 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.