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DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS Canada), a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro‑optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; and defence/space electronics manufacturing.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the VP/Site Lead, the Director, Line of Business is responsible for Company program management function. This includes full cycle management (development, production, and sustainment) of the LOB and/or CO

As Director, Line of Business, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• 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 and/or CO.

• Overall P&L responsibility for the LOB at the gross margin level

• Responsible for multiple functions within the LOB including some or all of the following: engineering, program management, business development and program finance

• Ensure proper methods are followed to track program cost, schedules, and performance across LOB and/or CO

• Track all program cost, schedules, and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis

• Setting strategic direction to include business capture/growth strategy and driving technology roadmaps to meet that strategy

• Develop and implement recovery plans for yellow and red programs (i.e. schedule, technical performance)

• Ensure program methodologies for the LOB and/or CO and the program management directives are followed

• Work closely with existing customers, and obtain feedback on the company’s performance

• Work closely with business development, marketing, and sales to enhance the business portfolio

• May lead all meetings and the integrated product team (kick-off through project close)

• Manage inventory effectively

• Manage internal research and development programs within LOB and/or CO

• Develop internal relationships with management stakeholders

• Manage Program Management development to include coaching, teaching, retaining, attracting, and mentoring for all programs

• Lead monthly program reviews for the Company or LOB

• Conduct program reviews that identify root-cause and corrective action as well as continuous improvement and financial performance

• Work closely with Business Development to provide future opportunities for existing customers and solutions for new customers

• Understand and implement lean and process improvement principles (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)

• Understand and develop methodologies that all program managers to apply leading verses lagging indicators

• Develop processes for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risk throughout the program life cycle

• Represent the Company as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies, professional societies, and similar groups.

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development opportunities for direct reports

• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Engineering or business degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

• Certification in Program Management preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU level 3)

• Advanced knowledge of program management tools and procedures

• Leadership 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 efforts

• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis

• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management

• Excellent customer interface skills

• Advanced problem solving skills

• Excellent presentation skills

• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling and budget control

• Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense programs such as a prime or sub contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization

• Must have excellent leadership and oral and written communication skills

• Must have a portfolio of programs in which financial objectives (profit, cash flow, revenue, bookings) were achieved

• Prefer experience with turnaround programs in which recovery was successful

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter

• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology

• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance

• Industry leading wellness program including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare

• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Competitive compensation including:

• Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning

• Maternity and Parental leave top-up

• Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

All applicants must be eligible to meet requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com careers.

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