Senior Program Manager, DoD Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Wellness programs

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Paid parental leave

Community service hours

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Program Manager to lead production programs from award through delivery, in a hybrid role based in Melbourne, FL. You will coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that drives program success and delivers critical defense technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevent experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment to include: proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
• Exposure to 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)

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans aligned with production schedules, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual milestones.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and program meetings from kickoff through production execution, final delivery, and closeout.
• Monitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and gross margin; drive corrective actions to address variances.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues affecting producibility, throughput, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to address material shortages, supplier performance, obsolescence, and quality issues.
• Serve as the primary program interface for internal and external customers, communicating status, risks, recovery plans, and contractual matters.
• Lead or support bid and proposal activities, including production planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessments.
• Execute responsibilities under the guidance of senior management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

PM Certification

Earned value management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Program Manager to lead production programs from award through delivery, in a hybrid role based in Melbourne, FL. You will coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that drives program success and delivers critical defense technology.