Program Manager Two Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Program Manger II.  This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule.  The Program Manager II will be responsible for supporting the Future Air Defense Portfolio.  The position will require managing and directing the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met.  May lead or support all meetings and the integrated product and/or project team (kick-off through project close).  Provide leadership, communication, coordination and interface management with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts.  Leads and support bid and proposal activities (as required).

Additionally, work 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.  This position will require 10%-15% travel.  Individual will be working in a non-classified and classified environment and must be able to obtain a U.S. SECRET Security Clearance.

• Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to ensure that cost, schedules, and performance goals are met
• Lead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close
• Provide interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts
• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities.  Ensure that the requirements of the request for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals for existing customers
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations.  While representing Company's interests, ensure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts
• 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.  Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost, and schedule objectives
• 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 do various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise.  Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e., earned value management system)
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution.  Coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems with the customer
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
• Assure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e., federal acquisition regulations)
• Provide leadership to program or project team.  Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict
• Ensure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied, and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute corrective action program strategies
• May partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements
• Develop and understand principles of program planning.  Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields
• Develop and understand cash flow management principles
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Exposure to program lifecycles 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
• Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
• Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management
• Strong customer interface skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Exposure to 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
• Willing and able to travel up to 15%
• Program Management certification preferred (i.e., PMP or DAU)