Director IRAD Programs

Job Title: Director, IRAD Programs- Must have MANUFACTURING experience in the DEFENSE industry

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Location: Germantown, MD (ONSITE)Job ID: 114057
DRS RADA Technologies, is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars and we supply a global customer base that includes the armed forces of more than 30 countries, our advanced radars are deployed on hundreds of battle-platforms of the IDF, IAF, US Army, USMC, USAF, US SOF, and more.
Must have MANUFACTURING experience in the DEFENSE industry
The salary range for this position is $146,497/year- $227,436/year.
Job SummaryResponsible for leading the line of business (LOB) and/or Company (CO) program management function. This includes full life cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the LOB Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance across LOBTrack all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basisDevelop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)Ensure program methodologies for the LOB and the program management directives are followedWork closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performanceWork closely with business development, marketing and sales to enhance the business portfolioMay lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)Manage inventory effectivelyManage internal research and development programs within LOB and/or CODevelop internal relationships with management stakeholdersManage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoringLead monthly program reviews for the CompanyConduct program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performanceWork closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customersUnderstand and implement lean and process improvement principles (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)Understand and develop methodologies that allow program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicatorsDevelop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle
QualificationsEngineering or business degree required. Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years relevant experience.Certification in Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)Advanced knowledge of program management tools and proceduresLeadership and management skills, particularly “influence management” and “conflict resolution”Significant experience throughout the 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 for cost reduction and performance improvement effortsExperience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysisExperience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain managementDemonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget controlMust have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organizationMust have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achievedExperience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful preferred
U.S. Citizenship required. xzbcwsv This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.