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Project Manager

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 113655 

 

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 Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of tasks and projects, ensuring delivery aligns with defined scope, schedule, cost, and contractual requirements. This role collaborates cross-functionally to drive performance, monitor progress, mitigate risks, and resolve issues while maintaining compliance with company policies and quality standards, and also supports project planning, documentation, and financial tracking while facilitating clear, consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful, on-time project delivery.

Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the daily execution of specific tasks or projects within a moderately large/complex program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Manage operations to ensure schedules are met and deliverables meet quality standards
  • Organize project and task workloads and selects individuals most qualified for specific projects
  • Contribute to the client relationship Works closely with Engineering to manage a development program or a project. 
  • 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
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business related field
  • 5 years functional or program management experience 
  • Experience leading projects from initiation through closure
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc)
  • Strong understanding of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira)
  • Program Management certification preferred (i.e. PMP or DAU)

 

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

 

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, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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