Lead, Program Management

Lead, Program Management

L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of programs for the NextGen Tactical Datalinks (Link 16) business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Product Line / Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to 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 Functions :

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives
• Acts as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
• Manage external relationships with the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers
• Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
• Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and performance requirements of programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed objectives
• Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.

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