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Leonardo DRS · 1 week ago

Program Manager

Beavercreek, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage and ensure the timely completion of specific technical programs or projects

Oversee team or portion of a program to plan, track, and execute project plans

Lead all meetings and integrated product team from kick-off through project close

Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on contract matters

Participate in bid and proposal activities

Actively seek new business opportunities

Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.

Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations

Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts

Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services

Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program life cycle

Ensure overall execution of material on schedule and on budget

Collaborate on various tasks with project teams

Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems

Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost and present them to senior management

Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all contract matters

Coordinate with Contracts Administration on contract issues

Assure contract requirements are executed in accordance with regulations and Company policies

Provide leadership to program or project team

Ensure timely closeout of completed programs

Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators

Develop and execute program corrective action strategies

Partner with stakeholders on planning process and system improvements

Develop principles of program planning, cash flow management, and process improvement

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

Qualification

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Program ManagementEarned Value Cost AccountingFinanceContractingExport RegulationsLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementManpower PlanningProject ReviewsSchedulingBudget ControlAerospace/Defense Programs ManagementProblem SolvingLeadershipCustomer InterfacePresentationCommunicationSupply ChainBusiness degreeProgram Management certificationPMPDAU

Required

5+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of program management tools and procedures

Solid leadership and management skills

Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment

Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting

Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management

Strong customer interface skills

Solid problem-solving skills

Strong presentation skills

Exposure to 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

Preferred

Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline

Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only