Operations Program Manager; OPM

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

• Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
• Develops and recommends short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
• Coordinates operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
• Ensures operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Establishes, monitors, and ensures customer satisfaction
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
• POC Accountable to Program Office and Management for all Program Operational Requirements
• Operations Lead for IPT accountable for Production Operations Management and Risk and Opportunities
• Customer Interface for Operations supporting IPT
• BOE Author and Coordinate Operations quoting
• New Awards – Facilitate Operations Inputs and accountabilities and assure proper production readiness and kick-off
• Contract Schedule Review and Approval (Lead Times and Capacity)
• Manage AOC and B2B, Sales and Operating Plan
• Strategically align master production schedule to level load factory capacity and streamline supply chain to support contract schedules
• Coordinated supplier/part selection and production engineering decisions during NPI
• Developing and executing plans required to meet or exceed all contract and Internal Operating Plan
• Understand cash flow management principles
• Develop and manage financial plans and forecasts inclusive of Revenue/ GM/ Cash/ EAC management
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis
• Manage inventory effectively
• Implement accepted production process and supply chain revenue enhancement and cost containment solutions
• Provide leadership for true root cause analysis and corrective action decision-making on production programs
• Coordinate EC Incorporation Management Support (CCB) and impacts
• Continually identify Risks and proactively deploys mitigation plans while developing/managing opportunities through the program life cycle
• Coordinate Operations inputs in preparation for, IOP, Metrics, PMR’s, etc.
• Assure a timely closeout of completed program to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
• Participate on special project teams
• Support and lead new product introduction (NPI) activities
• Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry

• BS Degree in Engineering, Management or related field
• 7 plus years of relevant experience
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

Only candidates that meet the qualifications set forth above are eligible to be contacted for further information. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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,…