Principal Program Manager

2 months ago

Danbury, Connecticut, United States Leonardo DRS Full time
Job Title: Principal Program Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Program Manager to lead our Propulsion Cabinets division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives to advance our mission-critical defense projects and serving as the primary point of contact between the product team, senior management, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead bid and proposal activities to meet request for proposal requirements for existing customers.
  • Represent management at program reviews, meetings, and seminars.
  • Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations, ensuring adherence to government regulatory guidance.
  • Allocate and manage contract budgets (labor, material, travel, purchased services), providing regular status reports to senior management.
  • Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program life cycle, obtaining management approval for decisions impacting program objectives.
  • Oversee material execution to ensure schedule and budget adherence within a business area.
  • Conduct formal and informal variance analysis of schedule and cost (e.g., earned value management system), presenting findings to senior management.
  • Act as primary interface with customers on contract execution matters, coordinating with departments to resolve contractual issues.
  • Collaborate with Contracts Administration on contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
  • Ensure contract execution complies with regulations and company policies (e.g., federal acquisition regulations).
  • Provide leadership to program/project teams, fostering communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
  • Facilitate timely closeout of completed programs, ensuring all obligations are met and documentation is accurate.
  • Develop and implement program corrective action strategies.
  • Apply principles of program planning and cash flow management effectively across disciplines.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 8 years of Program Management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field
  • Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
  • 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
  • Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • 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.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, 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 prioritize employee wellness and offer programs to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We also provide opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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