Director Programs
Company: Leonardo DRS
Location: Bridgeton
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator
and supplier of integrated products, services and support to
military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors
worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems,
ground combat mission command and network computing, global
satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics
systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the
company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems
for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in
Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Leonardo S.p.A. - For additional information on DRS, please visit
our website at
Job ID: -107084 -The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a
recognized leader in the design and integration of complex
technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global
military and commercial customers. Job Summary DRS Sustainment
Systems is seeking a Full time Director I Program Management to be
responsible for leading the Vehicle Protection System (VPS) line of
business (LOB) for Land Systems - Platform Systems Integration
business segment program management function. This includes full
life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of
the business segment. Ensures proper methods are followed to track
program cost, schedules and performance across the business
segment. This position will function at a medium level of
complexity and independence while reporting to the Land Systems
Vice President - Program Management. Job Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure 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)
- Ensure 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
- May lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off
through project close)
- 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
- Conduct 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 implement lean and process improvement
principles (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
- 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 life cycle
- Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture
of the organization - Job Responsibilities Part II Qualifications
- Engineering or business degree required. Master's degree
preferred. -
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
- Certification in Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU
level 3)
- 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
- Excellent customer interface skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project
reviews, scheduling and budget control
- Must have a successful track record in managing complex
aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a
domestic or foreign military organization
- Must have excellent leadership and oral and written
communication skills
- Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives
(profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved
- Experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was
successful preferred 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 onlyLeonardo 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. #LSY
Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in
the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and
platforms for military and commercial customers globally. - DRS
Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and
technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and
surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility,
fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing.
- Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment
manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO. -
Keywords: Leonardo DRS, Springfield , Director Programs, Executive , Bridgeton, Illinois
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