Lead Program Manager

Essential Functions

• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program which includes multiple projects.
• Leads internal and external IPTs assuring clear communication and planning across all functions.
• Manages and directs assigned program, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and L3Harris policies. Ensures adherence to the customer Statement of Work/Technical Data Package.
• Affirms through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Develops and implements plans for follow-on production including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules and to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.
• Drive innovative solutions for program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Reviews potential contract scope changes and advises management and customers of impacts.
• Supports capacity expansion to improve product deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant program management experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related program management experience; or 13 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in developing plans, schedules, financial/manpower analyses, and review packages for customer and L3H Leadership.