Senior Principal Program Manager

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

9/80 schedule

Career development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex development programs within EOIS. You will partner with engineering and leadership to plan, track, and execute project plans, ensuring milestones, cost, and performance targets are met.

You will mentor teams, manage risk, report to stakeholders, and collaborate with business development and operations to grow the product line.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required; MBA or related graduate degree is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to meet cost, schedule and performance goals.
• Lead new product development within the product line.
• Track program cost, schedules and performance against milestones and report to stakeholders.
• Develop recovery plans for yellow and red programs and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, business development, marketing and sales to enhance the portfolio.
• Manage inventory and internal R&D programs within the product line.
• Lead monthly program reviews and identify root causes with corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Program management

Risk management

Budgeting

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Program management tools

Job description

Job ID: 114828
Location: Melbourne FL
Schedule: 9/80The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (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 airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Job ID: 114828
Location: Melbourne FL
Schedule: 9/80The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (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 airborne platforms. 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 Summary

Works closely with Line-of-Business Program Leadership and Engineering to manage a development program or a project, or new product development project portfolio for a product line. May need to intercede with Engineering Management or other functional management to accomplish objectives. Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both. Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects within the product line. Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs/product line within contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Responsible for leading new product development within the product line
• Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across product line
• Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis
• Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)
• 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
• Ensures program methodologies and the program management directives are followed
• Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performance
• Work closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolio
• Manage inventory effectively
• Manage internal research and development programs within the product line
• Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders
• Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring
• Lead monthly program reviews for the product line
• Conducts program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance
• Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers, assisting Line-of-Business Campaign Lead with product and technology strategy development for responsible product line
• Understand and develop methodologies that allow program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program lifecycle
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field required (graduate degree in STEM-related/Finance e.g., or MBA desired)
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Leadership and management skills, particularly "influence management" and "conflict resolution"
• Significant experience managing product development efforts to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Experience managing products through rapid prototyping and transition to production (desired)
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in 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.