Senior Principal Program Manager

Job description

Job ID: 112986
Location: Cypress, CA
Schedule: 9/80

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.

EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world's brightest.

Supporting the world's bravest.

DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Principal Program Manager to join our team in Cypress, CA.

In this role, you will manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met, lead meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close), and provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts and bid and proposal activities.

• 15+ years of relevent experience.
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• 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
• 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
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in 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
• Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)
• Active/current security clearance preferred
• Prefer experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful

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.

• 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 line of business (LOB) and/or Company (CO) program management function.
  
  This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the LOB and/or CO.
  
  
• Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across LOB and/or CO
• 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 project teams
• May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes
• Ensures program methodologies for the LOB and/or CO 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
• Manage inventory effectively
• Manage internal research and development programs within LOB and/or CO
• Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders
• Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring
• Lead monthly program reviews for the Company or LOB
• Conducts program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance
• Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers
• 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 lifecycle
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Secondary Accountabilities

• Develop and implement principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
• May require 15+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline
• May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations
• May require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process

• Normal for an office environment.
  
  Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Travel up to 10% of time

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.

The expected pay scale for this position is $159,298/year - $247,310/year.

Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly.

When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

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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