Senior Technical Program Manager — Defense Systems (9/80)

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

9/80 schedule

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Program Manager to direct multiple defense programs from kickoff through closeout, ensuring cost, schedule and performance goals are met. You will lead the integrated product team, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive bid and proposal activities when required.

This role requires 7+ years of program management experience, a STEM degree, EVMS background, and DoD exposure; PMP or DAU certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical program management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM related field.
• Technical background in engineering design, analysis, or systems.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience.
• DoD experience preferred.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with cost accounting, risk management and subcontracting.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities. Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Regularly report program status to senior management
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
• 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
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise. Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)

Skills

Technical program management

EVMS experience

DoD experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

EVMS software

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Senior Program Manager to direct multiple defense programs from kickoff through closeout, ensuring cost, schedule and performance goals are met. You will lead the integrated product team, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders, and drive bid and proposal activities when required.

This role requires 7+ years of program management experience, a STEM degree, EVMS background, and DoD exposure; PMP or DAU certification is preferred.