Hiring: Principal Program Manager - Engineering Development Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Germantown, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:22:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Defense Industry, Program Management, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ year in the in DoD program management an/or in production manufacturing •10+ years relevant experience. Required Skills: •Lead and oversee leading DRS RADA’s IRAD portfolio and program management operations to include scheduling, PO management, and overall performance of individual product development programs. Responsibilities are conducted under the guidance of senior level management (Sr. Director of Programs). •Manage and direct the daily execution of multiple programs within IRAD Roadmap to ensure cost, schedule and performance goals are met •Lead and oversee leading the IRAD and program management operations. This includes responsibility for program scheduling function, FSR/event coordination in cooperation with Business Development and Engineering, and contract/PO placement and quoting •Ensures proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules and performance •Track all program cost, schedules and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis •May be required to ensure the overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a development programs and projects •Required to collaborate and manage a cross-functional, matrix team •Ensures program management directives are followed Qualifications: •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 Compensation: •$146,497 - $227,436 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!