{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b311a9ba1789090f8ddb9f3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b311a9ba1789090f8ddb9f3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b311a9ba1789090f8ddb9f3c","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 114547\n\nThe Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.\n\nJob Summary\nJob Responsibilities\n\nWorks 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.\n\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure 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 interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts. Lead and or support bid and proposal activities. Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead).\n\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met\nLead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close\nProvide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts\nParticipate 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\nActively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development\nRepresent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.\nPrepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to\nDevelop 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\nFormally 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.\nMay be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area\nMay be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams\nMay be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes\nNotify 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\nPerform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)\nServe 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\nCoordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.\nAssure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)\nProvide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict\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\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.#AIS","company":"Leonardodrs","rawCompany":"leonardodrs","city":"Frederick","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T10:44:55.718Z","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":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 114547\n\nThe Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.\n\nJob Summary\nJob Responsibilities\n\nWorks 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.\n\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure 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 interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts. Lead and or support bid and proposal activities. Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Director of Programs, or LOB Lead).\n\nManage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met\nLead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project close\nProvide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contracts\nParticipate 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\nActively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development\nRepresent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.\nPrepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company’s interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered to\nDevelop 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\nFormally 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.\nMay be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area\nMay be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams\nMay be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes\nNotify 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\nPerform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior management (i.e. earned value management system)\nServe 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\nCoordinate with Contracts Administration on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.\nAssure the contract requirements are executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures (i.e. federal acquisition regulations)\nProvide leadership to program or project team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict\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\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.#AIS","datePosted":"2026-08-29T10:44:55.718Z","dateModified":"2026-08-29T10:44:55.718Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Leonardodrs","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Frederick","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b311a9ba1789090f8ddb9f3c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b311a9ba1789090f8ddb9f3c"}}