Leonardo DRS · 2 months ago
Principal Program Manager - Production Operations
Germantown, MD, US, 20876
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expLeonardo DRS is a global pioneer in proprietary radar solutions and avionics systems for the defense industry. The Principal Program Manager will lead all production program management contracts and deliverables, ensuring proper tracking of program costs, schedules, and performance while managing multiple programs from start to completion.
AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining
No H1B
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
Responsible for leading the production program management function
Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance, and on-time delivery
Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis
Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)
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 cross-functional project teams
Ensures program methodologies for the business and the program management directives are followed
Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performance
Work closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolio
Must be able to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix-based organization and effectively lead across organizations in a flexible and rapid-moving environment
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
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
Preferred
Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)
Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
May require 10+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline
May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations
May require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process
Benefits
Annual performance-based bonuses
Equity awards
Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
Parental leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development support
Life and disability insurance coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Legal insurance
Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Company
Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a manufacturer and designs advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and high-performance defense technology.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
David Gross
Co-Founder
Philip Perconti
Chief Technology Officer
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