Program Manager | Aftermarket

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is hiring a Program Manager for its Program Management Office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The role focuses on supporting major Aftermarket programs and directing the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are met on a development program. The Program Manager serves as the primary customer interface for contract execution and coordinates with internal and external customers, business development, and program teams. The position manages contract and subcontract plans, schedules, and budgets; oversees risk, performance, and variance analysis; supports bids and proposals and contract negotiations; and leads program teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and at least five years of related program or project management experience. U.S. citizenship is required, and an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of related program or project management experience.
Knowledge of program and project management tools and procedures.
Exposure to the program lifecycle from development through sustainment, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.
Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting, and experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis.
Strong customer service, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Exposure to manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control.
U.S. citizenship.
May need an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the defense industry.
Program Management certification, such as PMP or DAU.

Responsibilities

Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers regarding existing contracts.
Serve as the primary customer interface on matters involving contract execution.
Participate as a team member or leader in bid and proposal activities, ensuring request-for-proposal requirements are met in bid and proposal preparation and documentation.
Seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development.
Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, and similar events.
Prepare for and participate in contract and subcontract negotiations, represent the company's interests, and ensure adherence to government regulatory guidance.
Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts and subcontracts.
Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services.
Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program life cycle.
Escalate schedule and budget problems to senior management and develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations occur.
Perform formal and informal schedule and cost variance analysis, including earned value management system analysis, and present results to senior management.
Provide leadership to program or project teams, ensure communication and cooperation among team members, and resolve conflicts.

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 a 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health and emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours.