Director, Program Management

Job ID: 108597

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading large DoD prime contracts or portfolio of contracts. This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the program(s).

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance

• Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management and other stakeholders on a regular basis

• Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)

• Ensure program methodologies and program management directives are followed

• Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company's performance

• Work closely with business development and capture teams to support the program recompete cycles and follow-on opportunities

• May lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)

• Manage inventory effectively

• Develop internal relationships with management and stakeholders

• Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring

• Lead monthly program reviews

• Conduct program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance

• Understand and implement lean and process improvement principles (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)

• Understand and develop methodologies that allow program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicators

• Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle

• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience as a senior program manager with direct reports - Engineering or Business Master's degree preferred.

• Experience leading $50-100M DoD programs

• Experience leading cross-functional teams including engineering and production teams who provide mission-critical equipment to DoD

• Professional communication style with demonstrated executive presence for customer interfacing, problem solving, influence management, and conflict resolution

• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD Secret-level security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures - Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)

• Significant 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 for 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, supply chain management, integrated proposal activities, and contract negotiations

• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control

• Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization

• Must have experience leading a large program or large portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved

• Experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful

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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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.