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Leonardo DRS · 3 hours ago

Program Manager - Surface Systems

Johnstown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a leading provider of naval computing infrastructure and support capabilities. The Program Manager will oversee the timely completion of contract requirements for production programs, ensuring that costs, schedules, and performance goals are met while coordinating with internal and external customers.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met

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

Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts

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

Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. 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. Obtains 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)

May 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)

May provide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves 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 verses 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

Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)

Qualification

Program ManagementDoD Program ExperienceMRP/ERP KnowledgeLean Six SigmaEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementCustomer Interface SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

3+ 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 the program lifecycle or components of 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

Exposure to the earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis

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

Strong customer interface skills

Solid problem solving skills

Strong presentation skills

Demonstrated knowledge of specific discipline

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

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

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)