Principal Program Manager - RF/Sensors

Job ID: 114291


The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

This position is based onsite (hybrid schedule eligible) in our Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics Sensors Center of Excellence located in Largo, FL.

Responsible for performing as a high-level, individual contributing Program Manager for the Naval Electronics RF/Sensors line of business (LOB). This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the RF/Sensors LOB.

Job Responsibilities

Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across RF/Sensors LOB. Lead and/or support bid and proposal activities. Manages and ensures the timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion to ensure that costs, schedule, lead times, capacity and goals are met. Assists in providing contractual interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customer on matters pertaining to existing production operations contracts. Uses specific knowledge in production operations and planning to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team. Facilitate the input from Operations to ensure production readiness for new programs and awards. Engage in production engineering decisions during new product integration.

• Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• 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 collaborate on various tasks with various project teams
• Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on program performance
• Work closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolio
• Assist with internal research and development programs within RF/Sensors LOB
• Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders
• Lead monthly program reviews
• 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
• Understand and develop methodologies 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

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Experience throughout the 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
• 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
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience with 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
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

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.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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