Program Manager

Leonardo DRS

. Manage and ensure timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeFort Walton Beach • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and ensure timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion
Ensure costs, schedules, lead times, capacity, and performance goals are met
Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain
Provide contractual interface, communication, and coordination with internal and external customers
Research, plan, communicate, and achieve objectives through program/project teams
Facilitate Operations input to assure production readiness for new programs and awards
Engage in production engineering decisions during new product integration
Manage and direct daily execution of contract requirements
Lead or support meetings and integrated product/project teams from kick-off through project close
Lead or support bid and proposal activities and ensure request-for-proposal requirements are met
Seek new business opportunities with Business Development
Represent management at program reviews, meetings, and seminars
Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations while ensuring regulatory compliance
Develop and implement contract/subcontract execution plans and schedules
Allocate and control budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services
Regularly report program status to senior management
Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle
Ensure material execution is on schedule and on budget when required
Notify senior management of schedule and budget problems and develop corrective action plans
Perform schedule and cost variance analysis and present results to senior management
Serve as primary customer interface for contract execution
Coordinate with Contracts Administration on contract requirements, changes, and interpretations
Ensure contract requirements comply with regulations, Company policies, and procedures, including federal acquisition regulations
Lead program/project teams, ensure communication and cooperation, and resolve conflicts
Ensure timely program closeout and proper documentation
Develop and understand leading and lagging indicators, cash-flow management, program planning, and process-improvement principles
Support and reinforce the organization’s mission, values, and culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
Solid leadership and management skills
Exposure to program lifecycle from development through sustainment, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement
Exposure to earned value cost accounting and reporting, metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
Exposure to finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
Strong customer interface skills
Solid problem-solving skills
Strong presentation skills
Exposure to manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
Strong oral and written communication skills
Program Management certification preferred, such as PMP or DAU
May require 5+ years in DoD program and/or materials management and production manufacturing operations utilizing MRP/ERP
May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations
May require knowledge of MRP/ERP, electro-mechanical assembly operations, bills of material, demand material planning, and supply-chain purchasing processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
Flexible work schedules with a 4/10 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours