Senior Principal Program Manager

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest. Job Summary Works closely with Line-of-Business Program Leadership and Engineering to manage a development program or a project, or new product development project portfolio for a product line. May need to intercede with Engineering Management or other functional management to accomplish objectives. Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both. Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects within the product line. Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field required (graduate degree in STEM-related/Finance e.g., or MBA desired)
Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures
Leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
Significant experience managing product development efforts to include proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation for 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 in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
Advanced problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills
Demonstrated success in 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
Strong oral and written communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing products through rapid prototyping and transition to production (desired)
Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs/product line within contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
Responsible for leading new product development within the product line
Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across product line
Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis
Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)
May be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area
May be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams
May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes
Ensures program methodologies and the program management directives are followed
Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performance
Work closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolio
Manage inventory effectively
Manage internal research and development programs within the product line
Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders
Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring
Lead monthly program reviews for the product line
Conducts program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance
Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers, assisting Line-of-Business Campaign Lead with product and technology strategy development for responsible product line
Understand and develop methodologies that allow program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicators
Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program lifecycle
May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
Develop and understand cash flow management principles
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours