Job ID: 113241
Location: Dallas TX
Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

Partner across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, contracts, and business development to deliver programs on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer and contractual requirements. Drive cross-functional execution, aligns internal teams, and engages leadership as needed to remove obstacles and maintain momentum. Serves as a key interface with internal and external customers on program execution matters and supports bid and proposal activities under the guidance of senior program leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead integrated product and project teams through the full program lifecycle, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments.
• Act as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders, driving alignment, resolving issues, and managing contract execution with clarity and urgency.
• Build and manage program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements, providing clear and consistent status to senior leadership.
• Proactively manage program risk, implement corrective actions, and escalate issues as needed to protect program and business unit objectives.
• Partner across engineering, material planning, contracts, and operations to ensure disciplined execution, including support for program changes and evolving customer requirements.
• Analyze and communicate cost and schedule performance, including variance and earned value data, to support informed decision-making and recovery planning.
• Support proposals, negotiations, and subcontract activities while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company policy, and applicable government regulations.
• Represent program leadership in customer reviews and internal forums, while promoting collaboration, accountability, and team performance.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to pursuit activities and identifying growth opportunities

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Drive timely, compliant program closeout, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and documentation is complete and accurate.
• Use leading and lagging indicators to predict program performance trends and support proactive decision-making.
• Develop and implement corrective action strategies to strengthen program execution and results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance planning process and system improvements that increase efficiency and execution discipline.
• Apply strong knowledge of program planning, cash flow management, and functional discipline principles to support program success.
• Reinforce and model the organization's mission, values, and culture in daily execution and team engagement.
• Leverage experience in DoD programs, manufacturing operations, and materials management, including MRP/ERP systems, as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of FAR regulations, electro-mechanical assembly, bills of material, demand planning, and supply chain processes

Qualifications
• 3+ years of relevant experience in program or project management
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Knowledge of program management tools, processes, and lifecycle execution
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, customer management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with proposal support, requirements flow-down, SOW development, subcontract management, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with earned value management, cost and schedule reporting, and variance analysis
• Cross-functional exposure to finance, contracts, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, export compliance, and supply chain
• Ability to manage aerospace and defense programs in a prime or subcontractor environment
• Experience in resource planning, scheduling, project reviews, and budget control
• PMP, DAU, or equivalent certification preferred

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.

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