Senior Program Manager - Distribution
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted
provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control
technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies
around the world. Job Summary Our Program Management Office (PMO)
in Menomonee Falls, WI is hiring! Join our team as a Senior Program
Manager focused on supporting major Distribution programs. We are
looking for someone to direct the daily execution of contract
requirements that ensure cost, schedules, and performance goals are
met on a development program. What You Will Do Provide interface,
communication and coordination with internal and external customers
on matters pertaining to existing contracts Serve as the primary
interface with the customer on all matters involving contract
execution Participate as a team member or leader on bid and
proposal activities and ensure that the requirements of the request
for proposal are met in the preparation and documentation of bids
and proposals for existing customers Actively seek new business
opportunities in coordination with Business Development Represent
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 to Develop and implement plans and
schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts; allocate and control
contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services
Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the
program life cycle Notify 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 Perform variance analysis of schedule
and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior
management (i.e. earned value management system) Provide leadership
to program or project team; assures communication and cooperation
among team members and resolves areas of conflict Education &
Experience Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering or a
related field at least 7 years of related program or project
management experience Knowledge of program management tools and
procedures is a must; familiarity with the defense industry is
highly preferred Exposure 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 Exposure to earned value cost accounting and
reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting
program progress, productivity and variance analysis Strong
customer service, problem solving, and presentation skills Exposure
to managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and
budget control Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP
or DAU) U.S. Citizenship required. 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. Leonardo 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.
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