Senior Program Manager

Job ID: 111151 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. 

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Program Manager for our Goleta, CA facility.  This position will manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met.  They may lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team; through kick-off, research, development, design engineering, integration and into manufacturing.  This position will provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders on matters pertaining to program execution.  They will also lead and or support bid and proposal activities.

This position works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project; often in the form of rapid prototyping and/or applied research.  They may need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives.  This role will lead the team to provide resolution to a diverse range of complex problems.   

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to program or project team.  Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict 
• Serve as the primary interface with customers (internal/external) on all matters involving program execution
• Allocate and control budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Regularly report program status to senior management 
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle
• Establish and cultivate relations with key stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and project success
• Ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis.  Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.  Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.
• Evaluate and assess results of the projects upon completion, providing insights for improvements and strategic planning
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, demonstrations, and other business development events, etc.
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities.  Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.  While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Develop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Support, co