VP Programs

Job ID: 109475 

 

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

The VP Programs leads the Naval Electronics' Program Management Office (PMO), serves as the senior program management advisor to the SVP/GM, and oversees the program process, discipline and directives for the Naval Electronics Business Unit. The Naval Electronics business is made up of 6 lines of business that will report into this position.

Job Responsibilities

• As the Naval Electronics' PMO lead, this position is also responsible for leading monthly program reviews across the business unit
• Actively partner with functional areas (i.e., engineering, manufacturing, advanced programs and business development)
• Responsible for program management professional development strategy
• Responsible for establishing methodologies for managing inventory
• Ensure proper methods are being followed to track programs cost, schedules and performance across LOB and/or Company
• Review internal practices and compare external bench mark best practices
• Advise senior management on program concerns and issues
• Audit program reviews across segment; monitor yellow and red programs
• Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (e.g., schedule, technical performance)
• As needed, assist in developing turn around strategies in order to meet short and long term customer schedules
• Mentor, coach and develop program managers across the Naval Electronics Business Unit
• Attend business segment reviews (QBR)
• Develop and maintain customer relationships
• Provide input into the business forecast
• May lead negotiations and discussions with potential and existing customers and partners
• 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 life cycle within the Naval Electronics Business Unit
• Support, communication, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Engineering or business degree required. Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
• Certification in Program Management highly preferred (i.e., PMP or DAU level 3)
• Expert knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Expert leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
• Significant 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 for cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Significant Program Management developmental program experience
• 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 in order to manage those functions within a program
• Experience with profit and loss (P&L) management
• Excellent customer interface skills; problem solving skills; presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
• Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved
• Prefer experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful

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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-bein