Program Manager

Job ID: 108656 

 

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

Manage one or multiple programs with the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedule and performance goals are met. Drive execution of programs for the integrated product development team (from kick-off through conclusion of program). Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities. Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
• 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
• Actively seek to expand new business opportunities within the program
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts. Allocate and control contract 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. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives
• Review and maintain the quality of work being completed
• 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
• Responsible for tasks/team/project/Engineering changes 
• Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or project. May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise. Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution. Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer

Job Responsibilities (cont.)

• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)
• Provide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict 
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements 
• 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 
• Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience with design engineering activities
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD Secret-level security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commenceme