Program Manager I - Materials

Leonardo DRS • Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Join our Menomonee Falls, WI Supply Chain team as a Senior Program Manager focusing on material planning for complex development programs. In this role, you will support program management, engineering, supply chain, and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all orders for specific programs.

Requirements

• 7+ years relevant experience in supply chain or material program management in a DoD environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Solid leadership and program 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 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
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Understand and manage program-level schedule, cost, and business requirements and integrate into a cohesive direction to a material planning organization and supply chain function
• Understand the critical aspects of production material demand planning and scheduling of a project
• Participate in the overall proposal and procurement process in a DoD environment
• Work closely with a team of material planners, purchasing, engineering, and program management to deploy procurement and inventory strategies
• Be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications
• Manage and solve exceptions, and work with purchasing to drive supplier execution
• Monitor and manage supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operation excellence and continuous improvement
• Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge
• Provide resolution to a diverse range of complex problems
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits including 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 focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree