Senior Director Programs - Mission Systems

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Richland Township, MD

5d•$165,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director Programs provides program leadership support for Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics’ Mission Systems line of business, including full life cycle management across development, production, and sustainment. The role oversees program cost, schedule, and performance; supports customers and business development; directs program reviews and recovery planning; and develops program management capabilities and processes across the line of business.

Requirements

Engineering or business degree.
At least 15 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
Leadership and management skills, particularly influence management and conflict resolution.
Significant experience across the program lifecycle, from development through sustainment, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts for cost reduction and performance improvement.
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting, and 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.
Excellent customer interface skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrated success managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control.
Successful track record managing complex aerospace or defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization.
Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills.
Portfolio of programs in which financial objectives, including profit, cash flow, revenue, and bookings, were achieved.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Program Management certification, such as PMP or DAU Level 3.
Experience with successfully recovering turnaround programs.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules, and performance across the line of business.
Track program cost, schedules, and performance against milestones, and regularly report status to management stakeholders.
Develop and implement recovery plans for programs with schedule or technical performance concerns.
Ensure line-of-business program methodologies and program management directives are followed.
Work with existing customers and obtain feedback on company performance.
Work with business development, marketing, and sales to enhance the business portfolio.
Lead meetings and integrated product teams from kickoff through project close, as needed.
Manage inventory effectively.
Manage internal research and development programs within the line of business.
Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders.
Manage program management development, including coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring personnel.
Lead or participate in monthly program reviews.
Conduct program reviews that identify root causes and corrective actions and address continuous improvement and financial performance.
Work with Business Development to identify future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers.
Apply lean and process improvement principles, including Lean Six Sigma.
Develop methodologies for program managers to apply leading rather than lagging indicators.
Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonuses may be available.
Equity awards may be available.
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable.
Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan and company contribution to a health savings account.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development support and career-growth programs.
Life and disability insurance.
Telemedicine.
Legal insurance.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
Community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.