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Leonardo DRS · 3 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

Germantown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $197K/yr

7+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a global pioneer in radar solutions and avionics systems for the defense industry. The Senior Program Manager will manage multiple programs, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and performance goals while leading teams and interfacing with customers. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, risk management, and business development activities.

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 multiple programs within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met

Lead all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team (kick-off through project close)

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

Lead and or support bid and proposal activities

Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead)

Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project

May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives

Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both

Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects

Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge

Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems

Uses judgement within defined policies and practices

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

Qualification

Program ManagementRisk ManagementEarned Value ManagementProposal DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationLeadership SkillsProcess ImprovementBudget ControlManpower PlanningProject SchedulingContinuous ImprovementDOD FAR KnowledgeEngineering KnowledgeProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

7+ years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of program management tools and procedures

Solid leadership and management skills

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 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 and supply chain management

Solid problem solving skills

Strong presentation skills

Experience with 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)