Senior Production Operations-Program Manager

Senior Production Operations-Program ManagerLocation: Goose Creek, SC, US, 29445Job ID: 115827

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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 SummaryThe Senior Production Operations - Program Manager role manages production programs from start through completion, ensuring contract requirements and cost, schedule, lead time, capacity, and performance goals are met. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and program teams, this position drives production planning and readiness, supports new product integration and production engineering decisions, and coordinates communication with internal and external customers.
Job ResponsibilitiesManages and ensures the timely completion of contract requirements for production programs from start to completion to ensure that costs, schedule, lead times, capacity and goals are met, and works closely with Operations and Supply Chain.Assists in providing contractual interface, communication and coordination with internal and external customer on matters pertaining to existing production operations contracts.Uses specific knowledge in production operations and planning to research, plan, communicate and achieve objectives through program/project team.Ensure production readiness for new programs and awards.Engage in production engineering decisions during new product integration.Develop and execute plans required to meet or exceed all contract and Internal Operating Plan.Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project.May need to intercede with Engineering Management to accomplish objectives.Work outcomes may encompass product development, services or both.Manages and ensures the timely completion of specific, defined technical programs or projects.Oversee a team or portion of a program to plan, track and execute project plans from start to completion using specific technical knowledge.Provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems.Uses judgement within defined policies and practices.Participate 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 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.Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services. Regularly report program status to senior management.Formally 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 area.May be required to collaborate on various tasks with various project teams.May be required to various tasks/team/project/Engineering changes.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).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 customer.Coordinate 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).
Job Responsibilities Part IIProvide leadership to program or project team. xzbcwsv 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 principlesSupport, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Secondary AccountabilitiesDevelop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)May require 7+ 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 processQualifications7+ years 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 skillsExperience 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 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 managementSolid problem solving skillsStrong presentation skillsExperience with 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 organizationStrong oral and written communication skillsProgram Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)