Principal Program Manager - Advanced Concepts

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Richland Township, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leonardo DRS has an exciting new Program Management opportunity available in our Advaced Concepts Group within our Naval Electronics Business Unit. This hybrid position is eligible to be filled out of one of the following locations: Engineering Center of Excellence - Eagan, MN (preferred) Computing and Processing Center of Excellence - Johnstown, PA Sensors Center of Excellence - Largo, FL Customer Advocacy & Business Development - Washington, DC Navy Yard

Requirements

10+ years relevent 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.
This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the Naval Electronics' Advanced Concept Group's program management function. This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment).
Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance.
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.
Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
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 project teams
May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering
Ensures program methodologies 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
Manage inventory effectively
Manage internal research and development programs within LOB and/or CO
Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders
Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring
Lead monthly program reviews
Conducts program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance
Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers
Understand and develop methodologies that allow program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicators
Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program lifecycle
May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
Develop and understand cash flow management principles

Benefits

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
annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
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