PM8623

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • West Plains, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Program Manager based at its West Plains, Missouri facility, with the option to work in person or on a hybrid schedule. The role manages and directs daily execution of the Halvorsen overhaul contract to achieve cost, schedule, and performance goals. The Program Manager leads or supports meetings and oversees the integrated product or project team from kickoff through project close, serving as the primary point of communication and coordination with internal and external customers on existing contracts. The position also supports bid and proposal activities. Responsibilities are performed under the guidance of senior-level management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.

The Program Manager develops and implements contract plans and schedules, controls budgets, analyzes cost and schedule variances, reports status to senior management, and ensures timely program closeout. The role provides team leadership, coordinates with internal departments and external customers, supports contract negotiations and proposals, and ensures contract execution complies with regulations and company policies. It also includes identifying and mitigating program risks, supporting process improvements, and applying program planning, cash flow management, and process improvement principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a relevant field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to manage aerospace or defense programs as a prime contractor or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization.
• Exposure to program lifecycle activities or components 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 involving cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Exposure to manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control.
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting, including metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis.
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Exceptional customer interface skills.
• Advanced problem-solving abilities.
• Proven presentation capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct daily execution of contract requirements to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules for contracts and subcontracts.
• Allocate and control budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services.
• Perform schedule and cost variance analyses and regularly report status to senior management.
• Ensure timely closeout of completed programs, including proper documentation and fulfillment of obligations.
• Escalate schedule or budget issues to senior management and develop and implement corrective action plans and strategies.
• Lead or support meetings and the integrated product or project team from kickoff through project close.
• Lead program or project teams by promoting communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with project teams on assigned tasks and engineering changes; help ensure material execution is on schedule and on budget when required.
• Serve as the primary interface for communication and coordination with internal and external customers on existing contracts and contract execution.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve contractual issues and with Contracts Administration regarding contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
• Participate as a team member or leader in bid and proposal activities and ensure request-for-proposal requirements are met in bid and proposal preparation and documentation.
• Coordinate with Business Development to pursue new business opportunities when applicable; represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, and similar events when required.
• Prepare for and participate in contract and subcontract negotiations, represent the company’s interests, and ensure adherence to government regulatory guidance.
• Ensure contract requirements are executed in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle; obtain management approval before decisions that could affect established cost or schedule objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders on planning process and system improvements when applicable.
• Develop and understand leading and lagging indicators, program planning principles, cash flow management principles, and process improvement principles including Lean Six Sigma.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and company contribution to a health savings account.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive vacation and health/emergency leave are also mentioned.
• Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development support and programs and activities for career growth and skill enhancement.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Telemedicine.
• Legal insurance.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules and a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level