Sr. Program Manager

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 119,940 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to oversee multiple programs ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and skills in program management, risk assessment, and customer relations.

This role includes responsibilities from contract execution to team leadership and requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related fields. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple programs with contract requirements for cost and schedule.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers on contracts.
• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee contract execution.

Skills

Program management tools

Leadership skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Engineering degree

Finance degree

Supply Chain degree

Business degree

Tools

Earned value management system

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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Sr. Program Manager

Location: Germantown, MD, US 20876

Job ID: 114900

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We are a fast-growing business that is seeking an energetic, self-driven individual with excellent management skills to join our team.

Job Responsibilities

Manage multiple programs with the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedule and performance goals are met. Drive execution of programs for the integrated product development team (from kick-off through conclusion of program). Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities. Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.

Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project. May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives. Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both. Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects. Oversees a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge. Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems. Uses judgement within defined policies and practices.

• 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. Obtain 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).

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Provide leadership to program or project team. Assure communication and cooperation among team members and resolve areas of conflict.
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded.
• Understand and develop leading and 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.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e., Lean Six Sigma).
• May require 7+ year in the DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline.
• May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations.
• May require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process.

Qualifications

• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Experience throughout the 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.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis.
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Experience with 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).

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.

The salary range for this position is $119,940/year to $175,000. Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, overtime pay (for non-exempt employees) and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k), paid time off including vacation, holidays and sick leave, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity 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.