Senior Program Manager Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Danbury, CT (Job ID 1269394600)

Description

Job ID: 111694 

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Join our Danbury, CT team as a Senior Program Manager. This role is responsible for managing and directing the daily execution of multiple programs to ensure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met. 

• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts; lead and or support bid and proposal activities.
• Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project; may need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives; work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both.
• Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects.
• Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge; provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company's interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to.
• 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; develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident.
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business or a related field and at least 7 years of related experience in a defense program role
• 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 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   
• 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

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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