Senior Program Manager

Leonardo DRS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Danbury, CT to lead daily contract execution and ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. You will drive IPT activities, coordinate with customers and internal teams, and guide bids and proposals to support growth and program success.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in program management, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with EVMS, risk management, and cross-functional coordination across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years project or program management experience.
• Knowledge of program management tools, processes, and full program lifecycle execution.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer interface skills.
• Experience with risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and manpower planning.
• Familiarity with earned value management, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Cross-functional knowledge of engineering, finance, contracting, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain.
• Experience managing aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract execution to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Lead IPT activities and program meetings from kickoff through closeout.
• Serve as primary customer interface and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve program and contractual issues.
• Lead or support bid and proposal efforts and identify new business opportunities in partnership with Business Development.
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, budgets, and resources; provide regular status updates to senior management.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; implement corrective actions and escalate issues as needed.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Perform cost, schedule, and variance analysis, including earned value management reporting.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, communication, and successful program execution.
• Drive continuous improvement, planning effectiveness, and timely program closeout, including documentation and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer interface

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Business

Job description

Senior Program Manager

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:114948

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.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager will manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved. Lead and support Integrated Product Team (IPT) and project meetings from program kickoff through closeout. Serve as the primary interface for internal and external customers, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and issue resolution related to existing contracts. Lead and/or support bid and proposal activities, including planning, development, and execution to support business growth and program success.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract execution to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved
• Lead Integrated Product Team activities and program meetings from kickoff through closeout
• Serve as primary customer interface and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve program and contractual issues
• Lead or support bid and proposal efforts and identify new business opportunities in partnership with Business Development
• Develop and manage program plans, schedules, budgets, and resources; provide regular status updates to senior management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; implement corrective actions and escalate issues as neededSupport contract negotiations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Perform cost, schedule, and variance analysis, including earned value management reporting
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, communication, and successful program execution
• Drive continuous improvement, planning effectiveness, and timely program closeout, including documentation and financial performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years project or program management experience
• Knowledge of program management tools, processes, and full program lifecycle execution
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer interface skills
• Experience with risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and manpower planning
• Familiarity with earned value management, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Cross-functional knowledge of engineering, finance, contracting, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain
• Experience managing aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.