Senior Program Manager-Commercial

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

Flexible work schedules

9/80 program

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX seeks a proactive Senior Program Manager to lead execution of complex programs and oversee a commercial uncooled product portfolio aligned to customer, contractual, and business objectives.

The role requires a self-starter with strategic thinking, capable of cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contracts, and the ability to mentor a team of Program Managers to ensure successful portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program management, leading complex programs in technical environments.
• Self-starter with ownership mindset and ability to drive results in dynamic environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making balancing technical, business, financial and customer considerations.
• Experience solving complex problems across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex programs across a portfolio with oversight and direction.
• Manage portfolio performance aligned with customer requirements, contracts, and business goals.
• Serve as primary interface with customers and internal leadership on execution matters.
• Drive accountability and coordination across cross-functional teams.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, financial, contractual issues.
• Monitor portfolio health with forecasts, metrics, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Balance priorities and make sound decisions based on risk and impact.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Business Development.
• Support growth activities including proposal, capture, and customer engagement.
• Communicate portfolio status, risks, and actions to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve execution and portfolio performance.
• May mentor and develop a team of Program Managers.

Skills

Program management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

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 description:

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: Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems (EOIS)
Location: Dallas, TX
Career Functional Area: Program Management
Telework Type: Hybrid
Relocation Available: Yes
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 1st

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, strategic Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of complex programs while overseeing a commercial uncooled product portfolio of programs aligned to customer, contractual, and business objectives. This role is responsible for driving portfolio performance across cost, schedule, technical execution, customer satisfaction, and overall business results. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well independently, thinks strategically, solves technical and business problems, collaborates effectively across functions, communicates clearly with stakeholders, and manages competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role may also include managing, mentoring, and developing a team of Program Managers to ensure successful execution across the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex programs while providing oversight and direction across a portfolio of programs
• Manage program and portfolio performance to ensure alignment with customer requirements, contract commitments, business goals, and financial targets
• Serve as a primary interface with customers and internal leadership on portfolio and program execution matters
• Drive accountability, coordination, and consistent execution across cross-functional teams supporting the portfolio
• Identify and resolve complex technical, operational, financial, contractual, and business issues across programs
• Monitor portfolio health through forecasts, metrics, risk assessments, variance analysis, and corrective actions
• Balance competing priorities and make sound decisions based on technical risk, resource constraints, customer commitments, and business impact
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Business Development to ensure successful program and portfolio execution
• Support growth activities, including proposal, capture, and customer engagement efforts, as needed
• Communicate portfolio status, risks, priorities, and recommended actions clearly to customers, senior leadership, and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve execution, strengthen processes, and enhance overall portfolio performance
• May manage, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers responsible for successful execution of the portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in program management, with experience leading complex programs and managing multiple efforts in manufacturing, or other technical environments (aerospace, defense preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage program execution across multiple priorities and workstreams with limited oversight
• Proven ability to act as a self-starter, take ownership, and drive results in dynamic or ambiguous environments
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical, business, financial, and customer considerations
• Experience solving complex technical and business problems across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills, including the ability to influence teams and drive alignment across functions

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.

• competitive salaries
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 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.

• wellness programs
• career-growth programs
• professional development programs
• skill enhancement programs
• flexible work schedules
• 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.