Strategic Program Manager – Defense Production

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Telemedicine

HSA contribution

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL seeks a Program Manager to drive day-to-day execution of production programs, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met.

You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts to coordinate execution and deliver strong program health. The role emphasizes risk management, customer interface, and leadership of integrated product teams, with a focus on aerospace/defense programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in program management, production operations, manufacturing, materials management, supply chain, or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of program management tools, processes, and procedures
• Experience managing or supporting contract execution in production and manufacturing
• Experience coordinating across multiple functional disciplines
• Exposure to schedule management, budget control, project reviews, manpower planning, and variance analysis
• Working knowledge of program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer interface, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage aerospace and defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedule, quality, and performance goals are met
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Planning, and Contracts
• Develop, maintain, and execute program plans and schedules for production builds and on-time delivery
• Lead integrated product team and program meetings from kickoff to closeout and communicate program status to senior management and customers
• Monitor production status, material readiness, manufacturing constraints, and delivery performance
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate program risks throughout the program life cycle
• Perform schedule and cost variance analysis and support corrective action planning
• Serve as primary interface with the customer on day-to-day matters involving contract execution and deliveries
• Coordinate with Contracts on requirements, changes, modifications, and interpretations
• Support MRP/ERP-driven planning, material flow, and production schedule attainment
• Support bid and proposal, contract/subcontract execution, and program closeout activities
• Provide leadership to assigned program teams and promote coordination and cooperation

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Customer interface

Aerospace/DoD knowledge

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business)

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL seeks a Program Manager to drive day-to-day execution of production programs, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met.

You will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts to coordinate execution and deliver strong program health. The role emphasizes risk management, customer interface, and leadership of integrated product teams, with a focus on aerospace/defense programs