Technical Program Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Technical Program Manager for its Research, Advanced Prototyping, and Innovative Design (RAPID) Laboratory in Dallas, TX. The role involves managing complex programs, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and leading cross-functional teams in a challenging work environment.

The position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, with a focus on employee wellness and career development. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years functional or program management experience.
• Ability to address results in a matrix organizational structure.
• Experience in developing electro-optics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of deliverables.
• Lead meetings and integrated product teams.
• Develop methods for tracking program status.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with technical training

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Job ID: 114750

Location: Dallas TX

Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

The Research, Advanced Prototyping, and Innovative Design (RAPID) Laboratory within the Electro-Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) business is responsible for all materials, FPA, and camera research to advance EOIS technology with government and industry partners. Selected withheld and strategic efforts are also executed in the RAPID Lab to accelerate development. The Technical Program Manager for the RAPID Laboratory is responsible for managing the daily execution of a large, complex program, or several smaller complex programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of deliverables
• Organize project and task workloads and selects individuals most qualified for specific projects
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)
• Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities
• May lead bid and proposal activities, ensuring that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Develop new methods for tracking and reporting program status statistics
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Maintain complex and/or challenging customer relationships
• Make recommendations to management on changes as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with technical training
• 5+ years functional or program management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Team player who communicates effectively to promote collaboration across the organization.
• Ability to achieve results in a matrixed organizational structure, interfacing and coordinating efforts with various functional groups, including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance

Desired Skills

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in the Physical Sciences or Engineering
• 5+ years leadership experience managing technology development programs
• Prior defense industry experience in the development of electro-optics
• Possess an active U.S. security clearance or can obtain one

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.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities 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.