Principal Portfolio Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics is seeking a Principal Portfolio Manager in Melbourne, Florida, to own a portfolio of programs and drive customer satisfaction, strategic initiatives, and results across financial, operational, and key performance indicators. The role operates above the execution of individual programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple programs and proactively identifying risks and opportunities. The position is accountable for customer relationships across the portfolio, reporting performance to senior management, and developing recovery plans for programs that are trending off track. It also contributes to Line of Business strategy, influences product roadmaps, and leads lifecycle planning from development through production and sustainment. The role includes coaching, mentoring, and developing talent within the program management function. This is a full-time employee position with a hybrid workplace, a 9/80 schedule, and a first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 or more years of program or project management experience, including full lifecycle work from development through production and sustainment.
Prior direct responsibility for profit-and-loss (P&L) performance and a demonstrated record of organizational leadership within the defense contracting discipline.
Experience across the program lifecycle, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, and generation of statements of work and subcontracts.
Experience with earned value management (EVM) and program metrics for assessing cost, schedule, productivity, and variance.
Ability to manage aerospace or defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military customer.
Strong oral, written, and executive-level presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Must currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proven portfolio management experience with successful P&L accountability across multiple programs.
PMP certification or equivalent, such as DAU.
Experience shaping strategy and influencing product roadmaps at a portfolio level.
Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
Working knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations.
U.S. citizenship is required; the posting also states that the position requires an active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Responsibilities

Own portfolio-level cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple programs.
Drive customer satisfaction and serve as the senior point of accountability for portfolio customer relationships, turning feedback into action.
Execute strategic initiatives that advance Line of Business priorities and translate leadership direction into portfolio-level results.
Deliver program performance against financial, operational, and key performance indicators, and report status to senior management stakeholders.
Proactively identify, assess, and manage portfolio risks and opportunities, developing recovery plans for programs trending off track.
Shape Line of Business strategy and influence product roadmaps using a portfolio-wide perspective.
Lead lifecycle planning from development through production and sustainment to support growth, competitiveness, and successful execution.
Build talent within the program management function through coaching, mentoring, and team development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
Competitive vacation
Health and emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours