Operations Program Manager Job Listing at Leonardo DRS in Fitchburg, MA (Job ID 1171374900)

Description

Job ID: 109822 

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.

• Manage and direct the daily execution of production requirements to assure that cost, schedules and performance goals are met
• Collaborate with and drive accountability across the business to facilitate production execution through the integrated product team
• Provide interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customers on matters pertaining to existing, planned and opportunity production activities
• Participate as a team member on bid and proposal activities. Insure that the requirements of the request for proposal for production related activities are met in the preparation and documentation of bids and proposals
• Actively support new business opportunities in coordination with the Program Management Office.
• Represent production management at program reviews, meetings, etc.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to execute product delivery to customer requirements. Participate in labor and constraint planning to facilitate production demand execution. Report program status to senior management on a monthly basis.
• Formally identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk throughout the production period of performance. Obtains management approval prior to making decisions that will cause deterioration of established program, cost and schedule objectives.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident. Seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present them to senior leadership and the Program Management Office.
• Assure that conduct of production requirements is executed in accordance with appropriate regulations and Company policies and procedures
• Provide leadership to operations team. Assures communication and cooperation among team members and resolves areas of conflict
• Assure a timely closeout of completed programs to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Understand and develop leading verses lagging indicators
• Develop and execute production corrective action strategies
• Develop and understand principles of program planning (i.e.: developing a Bill of Materials and Basis of Estimate)
• Understand lean and process improvement principles (i.e.: Lean Six Sigma)
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Engineering or operations management degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in operations management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain management and engineering 
• Solid leadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”
• Experience cost estimating, production requirements, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts including implementation cost reduction and performance improvement efforts
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
• Excellent internal and external customer interface skills
• Solid problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control
• Successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to a domestic or foreign military organization
• Excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills
• US Citizenship required 

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. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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