Senior Program Manager, Defense Systems Portfolio

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX is seeking a proactive Senior Program Manager to lead execution of complex aerospace programs within the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems portfolio. You will drive cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer satisfaction across multiple workstreams, mentoring a team of program managers as needed.

The role requires a steady strategic thinker who can navigate cross-functional interfaces with customers and internal leadership, balance risks, and deliver results

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of program management experience leading complex programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited oversight.
• Self-starter with ownership and results in dynamic environments.
• Strong strategic thinking balancing technical, business, financial, and customer considerations.
• Experience solving complex technical and business problems across cross-functional teams.
• Strong collaboration and leadership across functions.

Aufgaben

• 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

Jobbeschreibung

Leonardo DRS in Dallas, TX is seeking a proactive Senior Program Manager to lead execution of complex aerospace programs within the Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems portfolio. You will drive cost, schedule, technical execution, and customer satisfaction across multiple workstreams, mentoring a team of program managers as needed.

The role requires a steady strategic thinker who can navigate cross-functional interfaces with customers and internal leadership, balance risks, and deliver results