{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a995d7e02359ff6ac25c3003","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a995d7e02359ff6ac25c3003","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a995d7e02359ff6ac25c3003","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 115588\n\nThe Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.\n\n Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.\n\n-\n\nBusiness Unit: EOIS\nLocation: Melbourne, FL\nCareer Functional Area: Program Management\nTelework Type: Hybrid\n\nSchedule: 9/80\nShift:1st\n\nJob Summary\n\nManages production programs from contract award through final delivery and closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met. Works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to plan and execute production requirements, address constraints, and maintain delivery commitments. Coordinates with functional leadership to resolve resource, material, and technical issues impacting program execution.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.\nDevelop and maintain integrated program plans aligned with production schedules, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual milestones.\nLead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and program meetings from kickoff through production execution, final delivery, and closeout.\nMonitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and gross margin; drive corrective actions to address variances.\nCollaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues affecting producibility, throughput, and delivery.\nCoordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to address material shortages, supplier performance, obsolescence, and quality issues.\nServe as the primary program interface for internal and external customers, communicating status, risks, recovery plans, and contractual matters.\nLead or support bid and proposal activities, including production planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessments.\nExecute responsibilities under the guidance of senior management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.\nJob Responsibilities Part II\nEnsure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded\nUnderstand and develop leading verses lagging indicators\nDevelop and execute program corrective action strategies\nMay partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements\nDevelop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields\nDevelop and understand cash flow management principles\nDevelop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)\nSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization\n\nSecondary Accountabilities\n\nMay require 5+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline\nMay require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations\nMay require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process\nQualifications\n5+ years of relevent experience\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience\nEngineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline\nKnowledge of program management tools and procedures\nSolid leadership and management skills\nExposure to 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\nExposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis\nExposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management\nStrong customer interface skills\nSolid problem solving skills\nStrong presentation skills\nExposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control\nAbility to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nProgram Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)\n\nU.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.\n\nTaking 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.\n*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only\n\nLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.","company":"Leonardodrs","rawCompany":"leonardodrs","city":"Melbourne","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T11:09:37.157Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336992","title":"Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing","slug":"military-armored-vehicle-tank-and-tank-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 115588\n\nThe Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.\n\n Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.\n\n-\n\nBusiness Unit: EOIS\nLocation: Melbourne, FL\nCareer Functional Area: Program Management\nTelework Type: Hybrid\n\nSchedule: 9/80\nShift:1st\n\nJob Summary\n\nManages production programs from contract award through final delivery and closeout, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives are met. Works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Contracts to plan and execute production requirements, address constraints, and maintain delivery commitments. Coordinates with functional leadership to resolve resource, material, and technical issues impacting program execution.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to achieve cost, schedule, quality, and delivery goals.\nDevelop and maintain integrated program plans aligned with production schedules, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and contractual milestones.\nLead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and program meetings from kickoff through production execution, final delivery, and closeout.\nMonitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and gross margin; drive corrective actions to address variances.\nCollaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness and resolve technical issues affecting producibility, throughput, and delivery.\nCoordinate with Supply Chain and Quality to address material shortages, supplier performance, obsolescence, and quality issues.\nServe as the primary program interface for internal and external customers, communicating status, risks, recovery plans, and contractual matters.\nLead or support bid and proposal activities, including production planning, cost estimates, schedule development, and risk assessments.\nExecute responsibilities under the guidance of senior management, including the Director of Programs or Line of Business Lead.\nJob Responsibilities Part II\nEnsure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded\nUnderstand and develop leading verses lagging indicators\nDevelop and execute program corrective action strategies\nMay partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvements\nDevelop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields\nDevelop and understand cash flow management principles\nDevelop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)\nSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization\n\nSecondary Accountabilities\n\nMay require 5+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline\nMay require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations\nMay require knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and the supply chain purchasing process\nQualifications\n5+ years of relevent experience\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience\nEngineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline\nKnowledge of program management tools and procedures\nSolid leadership and management skills\nExposure to 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\nExposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis\nExposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management\nStrong customer interface skills\nSolid problem solving skills\nStrong presentation skills\nExposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control\nAbility to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nProgram Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)\n\nU.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.\n\nTaking 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.\n*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only\n\nLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.","datePosted":"2026-10-16T11:09:37.157Z","dateModified":"2026-10-16T11:09:37.157Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Leonardodrs","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Melbourne","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a995d7e02359ff6ac25c3003"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a995d7e02359ff6ac25c3003"}}