Manager II Program Management Supply Chain at Leonardo DRS

Job ID:113276Location: Melbourne FLSchedule: 9/80The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (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 airborneplatforms.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 SummaryJob ResponsibilitiesHeavy emphasis on working with program management, engineering, supply chain and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all order for specific programs. This individual must understand program level schedule, cost, and business requirements, integrate into a cohesive direction to a material planning organization, and supply chain function. Ensuring timely and high integrity proposals, planning of materials. Must understand the critical aspects of production material demand planning and scheduling of a project and experience in the overall proposal and procurement process in a DoD environment. This position will work closely with a team of material planners, purchasing, engineering, and program management to deploy procurement and inventory strategies, be responsible for product change and associated material planning implications, manage and solve exceptions, and work with purchasing to drive supplier execution. This role involves critical monitoring and management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operation excellence and continuous improvement.Manage 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).Manage and direct the daily execution of contract requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are metLead all meetings and the integrated product team from kick-off through project closeProvide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing contractsParticipate 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 customersActively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business DevelopmentRepresent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations. While representing Company's interests, assure that all government regulatory guidance is adhered toDevelop 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 managementFormally 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 areaMay be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teamsMay be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changesJob Responsibilities Part IINotify 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 evidentPerform 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 customerCoordinate 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 conflictEnsure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recordedUnderstand and develop leading verses lagging indicatorsDevelop and execute program corrective action strategiesMay partner with various stakeholders on planning process and system improvementsDevelop and understand principles of program planning. Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fieldsDevelop and understand cash flow management principlesDevelop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationSecondary AccountabilitiesMay require 5+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job disciplineMay require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulationsMay 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 processQualifications5+ years of relevent experienceBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceEngineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job disciplineKnowledge of program management tools and proceduresSolid leadership and management skillsExposure 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 effortsExposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysisExposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain managementStrong customer interface skillsSolid problem solving skillsStrong presentation skillsExposure to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget controlAbility to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization Strong oral and written communication skillsProgram Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)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 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.