Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account contributions

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Flexible 9/80 schedules

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager to lead development programs within the EOIS product line. You will coordinate line-of-business leadership and engineering to ensure timely delivery, manage scope, cost and performance, and guide teams across multiple projects from design through production.

You will oversee program planning, tracking, and execution with strong emphasis on risk management, cost control, and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required; MBA or related graduate degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Leadership and management skills, particularly influence management and conflict resolution.
• Experience managing product development efforts including proposal development, requirements decomposition, SOWs and risk management.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to production (desired).
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; metrics for progress, productivity and variance.
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• PM certification preferred (PMP or DAU).

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs/product lines within contract requirements.
• Lead new product development within the product line.
• Track program cost, schedules and performance against milestones; report status to management.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (schedule, performance).
• Ensure timely completion of program lifecycle milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to align on objectives.
• Lead monthly program reviews for the product line and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop cash flow management and risk mitigation processes across programs.
• Support business development to identify future opportunities and provide technical strategy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Influence management

Conflict resolution

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

MBA or related graduate degree preferred

Tools

Earned value cost accounting

Job description

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Senior Principal Technical Program Manager

Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

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 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 effective
• 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.

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.