Senior Manager, Program Management
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Summary : We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee all phases of program execution-from inception to delivery-within a portfolio supporting our Acoustic Systems division within the Maritime Sector. You will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance management of the program while achieving key business results (revenue recognition, operating income, free cash flow) and customer satisfaction. You will have experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to development and / or production programs. You demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.
Essential Job Functions & Duties :
- Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
- Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
- Manages programs using Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
- Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms / conditions of contract
- Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
- Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test
- Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications
- Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experienceDemonstrated experience leading a highly visible and fast paced portfolio, reporting directly to site GM / ExecutiveDemonstrated expert level knowledge leading a portfolio with reportable Earned ValueExperience with development, transition to production, and low-rate production programsActive Secret ClearancePreferred Additional Skills :
Strong EQ, interpersonal, and communication skillsAbility to quickly synthesize data and provide executive level presentationsProficient in MS OfficePrior experience as a Program Manager to international customer and / or major prime contractorUndersea systems experiencePMP Certification