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Director Programs

Location: 

Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

Job ID: 106019 

 

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

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. This position will function at a medium level of complexity and independence. 

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 #LSY
     

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

 

 

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.

Our Mission

To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

Our employees appreciate a culture of open honest communications, and fair and equitable treatment. We accomplish this through:

INTEGRITY. At Leonardo DRS ethics and accountability always comes first.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. We set high standards of performance for ourselves and others. We consistently deliver excellent products and services. We adhere to quality levels demanded by our customers. We assume responsibility and accountability to achieve excellence. We settle for nothing less.

CUSTOMER FOCUS. We go above and beyond to meet customer needs, and work to create long-term relationships with our customers.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION. We accept unconditionally the value that every individual has to offer. We embrace different points of view. We continually foster an environment that enables all employees to contribute to their full potential. We cooperate together as a diverse workforce serving a diverse population.

INNOVATION.  At Leonardo DRS, innovation is in our DNA. We have built this company through the innovative ideas of our employees and continue to foster an environment that rewards new ideas to help our government and military customers save lives, solve critical problems and modernize to ensure mission success for years to come.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed 
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.  We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance. 

For additional information on  Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com


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