Project Manager - Commercial Heat Transfer

Leonardo DRS; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems division seeks a qualified professional to execute tasks within complex programs, serving as a key customer and reseller liaison and providing sales engineering support from bid through post-award phases.

You will translate technical requirements into workable solutions, manage multiple projects, and deliver customer training and onsite support to ensure successful implementation and ongoing relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with technical training; 5+ years of functional or program management experience or equivalent
• Experience translating technical requirements into workable solutions for customers and internal teams

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks within a moderately large/complex program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects with short timelines and shifting priorities
• Serve as primary contact for customer service matters to protect and strengthen reputation
• Manage relationships with sales reps and resellers to align with company objectives
• Provide sales engineering support by translating technical requirements into workable solutions during bid, proposal, and post-award phases
• Deliver customer training and onsite visits to support product application and relationship management
• Support, reinforce, and defend the mission and culture of the organization
• Assist with trade shows and industry events to generate new business opportunities
• Provide feedback on market trends and customer demands to inform product strategy

Skills

Sales engineering

Project management

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with technical training

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Company Overview

DRS Marlo Coil manufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom-engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets. For more information on Leonardo DRS, visit www.leonardodrs.com, and for details on our Commercial/Industrial operations, see www.marlocoil.com.

Job Summary

Responsible for the daily execution of specific tasks or projects within a moderately large / complex program for the Commercial Heat Transfer division, in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Serves as a key point of contact for customers and resellers, providing sales engineering support while managing multiple concurrent projects on short timelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily execution of specific tasks or projects within a moderately large / complex program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Manage operations to ensure schedules are met and deliverables meet quality standards, while simultaneously coordinating multiple concurrent projects—often under short-notice timelines and shifting priorities
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer service matters, ensuring timely, professional responses that protect and strengthen the organization's reputation with customers
• Manage relationships with sales representatives and resellers, providing guidance, support, and coordination to ensure alignment with company objectives and customer commitments
• Provide sales engineering support by translating technical requirements into workable solutions for customers, reps, and internal teams during the bid, proposal, and post-award phases
• Deliver customer training and conduct onsite visits as needed to support product application, troubleshooting, and relationship management
• Contribute to and actively manage client relationships, balancing customer needs with internal resource and schedule constraints
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Support trade shows and industry events, representing the organization to customers, reps, and resellers and helping generate new business opportunities
• Provide feedback on market trends, competitive activity, and customer demands to inform product strategy and commercial positioning
• Identify opportunities to optimize internal processes, contributing to greater efficiency and consistency across project and proposal workflows
• Provide feedback on internal selection and configuration tools to improve accuracy, usability, and alignment with evolving product and customer requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with technical training and 5+ years functional or program management experience (or equivalent related education and experience)

U.S. Citizenship required.

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.

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