Program Manager | Power Conversion

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Menomonee Falls, WI

4d•Onsite

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 team as a Program Manager leading activity for a large defense program. We are looking for someone to direct the daily execution of contract requirements that ensure cost, schedules, and performance goals are met on a development program.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
Solid leadership and management ability
Exposure to 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
Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
Strong customer service, problem solving, and presentation skills
Exposure to 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.
This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution
Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities and ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations; while representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services
Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle
Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise; develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
Provide leadership to program or project team; assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict