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Leonardo DRS · 6 hours ago

Principal Program Manager - Production Operations

Germantown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $203K/yr

10+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a global pioneer in AESA tactical radars and avionics systems for the defense industry. The Principal Program Manager will lead production program management contracts and deliverables, ensuring effective tracking of cost, schedules, and performance across the portfolio while collaborating with various teams to meet production readiness and contractual obligations.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met

Responsible for leading the production program management function

Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance, and on-time delivery

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 cross-functional project teams

Ensures program methodologies for the business 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

Must be able to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix-based organization and effectively lead across organizations in a flexible and rapid-moving environment

Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)

Qualification

Program ManagementProduction OperationsEarned Value ManagementLean Six SigmaMRP/ERP SystemsAerospace/Defense ProgramsBudget ControlSchedulingLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

10+ years relevant experience

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

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline

Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)