{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b7fd21a6b66f0794babb8971","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7fd21a6b66f0794babb8971","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7fd21a6b66f0794babb8971","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 114827Location: Melbourne FLSchedule: 9/80The 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.Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.Job SummaryThe Senior Program Manager - Production Programs is responsible for the successful execution of production programs and programs transitioning from development into low-rate initial production (LRIP) and follow-on production as the prime or as a subcontractor. This role leads cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and delivery are achieved.The Senior Program Manager manages programs across the full contract lifecycle, including customer RFP support, proposal development, contract award, production planning and execution, product delivery, and program closeout. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contracts to resolve build issues, improve manufacturability, optimize yield, improve production flow, and ensure successful execution of customer commitments.Job ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day execution of multiple production programs to achieve cost, schedule, technical, quality, and delivery objectivesManage programs across the full contract lifecycle, including proposal support, contract award, production planning, execution, delivery, and closeoutServe as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders on program status, risks, delivery commitments, and overall performanceLead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Test to ensure successful executionSupport new business through leading bid and proposal efforts for new awards, follow-on production, and contract modificationsManage program budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting, including labor, material, purchased services, and variance analysisOversee transition from development into LRIP and production, ensuring alignment across functions and readiness for executionDrive resolution of production issues, including material shortages, test failures, nonconformances, engineering changes, and schedule disruptionsIdentify, monitor, and mitigate program risks; escalate significant issues and implement corrective action or recovery plans as neededLead customer reviews, program reviews, and internal management reviews, while driving continuous improvement in planning and production executionQualificationsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 7+ years of program management experience, with significant experience supporting production programs in aerospace, defense, or a complex manufacturing environmentBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferredDemonstrated experience managing complex production programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and delivery across the full program lifecycleExperience leading cross-functional teams and driving execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, contracts, and operationsWorking knowledge of program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reportingExperience supporting proposals, contract execution, change management, and customer communications throughout the program lifecycleStrong understanding of production execution, including production planning, material availability, build schedules, quality performance, and on-time deliveryProven ability to identify and resolve program and production issues, manage risk, and implement corrective and recovery actions.Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present program status to customers and senior management.Experience supporting transition from development into LRIP and productionExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting, program metrics, productivity analysis, and schedule/cost variance analysisPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of DoD contracting requirements and FAR procurement regulationsExperience with electro-mechanical assembly operations and complex defense manufacturing environmentsExperience with yield improvement, rework reduction, throughput improvement, and production flow optimizationExperience implementing engineering changes and configuration updates in a production environmentKnowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement disciplinesProgram Management certification preferred, such as PMP or DAUActive DOD security clearance preferredU.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 onlyLeonardo 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.Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:IntegrityAgilityExcellenceCustomer FocusCommunity & RespectInnovationWe strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.Nearest Major Market: Melbourne","company":"Drs Technologies","rawCompany":"drs technologies","city":"Melbourne","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T04:32:57.608Z","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":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Program Manager","description":"Job ID: 114827Location: Melbourne FLSchedule: 9/80The 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.Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.Job SummaryThe Senior Program Manager - Production Programs is responsible for the successful execution of production programs and programs transitioning from development into low-rate initial production (LRIP) and follow-on production as the prime or as a subcontractor. This role leads cross-functional teams to ensure program objectives for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and delivery are achieved.The Senior Program Manager manages programs across the full contract lifecycle, including customer RFP support, proposal development, contract award, production planning and execution, product delivery, and program closeout. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contracts to resolve build issues, improve manufacturability, optimize yield, improve production flow, and ensure successful execution of customer commitments.Job ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day execution of multiple production programs to achieve cost, schedule, technical, quality, and delivery objectivesManage programs across the full contract lifecycle, including proposal support, contract award, production planning, execution, delivery, and closeoutServe as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders on program status, risks, delivery commitments, and overall performanceLead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, and Test to ensure successful executionSupport new business through leading bid and proposal efforts for new awards, follow-on production, and contract modificationsManage program budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting, including labor, material, purchased services, and variance analysisOversee transition from development into LRIP and production, ensuring alignment across functions and readiness for executionDrive resolution of production issues, including material shortages, test failures, nonconformances, engineering changes, and schedule disruptionsIdentify, monitor, and mitigate program risks; escalate significant issues and implement corrective action or recovery plans as neededLead customer reviews, program reviews, and internal management reviews, while driving continuous improvement in planning and production executionQualificationsRequired QualificationsMinimum of 7+ years of program management experience, with significant experience supporting production programs in aerospace, defense, or a complex manufacturing environmentBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferredDemonstrated experience managing complex production programs with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and delivery across the full program lifecycleExperience leading cross-functional teams and driving execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, contracts, and operationsWorking knowledge of program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reportingExperience supporting proposals, contract execution, change management, and customer communications throughout the program lifecycleStrong understanding of production execution, including production planning, material availability, build schedules, quality performance, and on-time deliveryProven ability to identify and resolve program and production issues, manage risk, and implement corrective and recovery actions.Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present program status to customers and senior management.Experience supporting transition from development into LRIP and productionExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting, program metrics, productivity analysis, and schedule/cost variance analysisPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of DoD contracting requirements and FAR procurement regulationsExperience with electro-mechanical assembly operations and complex defense manufacturing environmentsExperience with yield improvement, rework reduction, throughput improvement, and production flow optimizationExperience implementing engineering changes and configuration updates in a production environmentKnowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement disciplinesProgram Management certification preferred, such as PMP or DAUActive DOD security clearance preferredU.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 onlyLeonardo 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.Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.Our Values. 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