Senior Manager, Program Management

About the Role

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and capable Senior Manager, Program Management for our Ashburn, VA location. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of program management execution, growth, strategy, and financial performance for one of our Launched Effects programs, aligning with L3Harris’ goals and objectives. This position involves direct interaction with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership, promoting a positive work environment and guiding employees to deliver their best while upholding L3Harris’ corporate values.

Responsibilities

• Directly interact with a matrixed and cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations.
• Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact.
• Ensure accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases.
• Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts.
• Provide executive-level briefings to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives.
• Ensure availability of all resources, including engineering, manpower, production, and facilities, to support the program.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
• Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio.
• Define program parameters and guide internal research and development efforts.
• Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain communication, and manage customer relationships.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience managing programs within a DoD or Aerospace environment.
• Understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval.
• Solid technical background and strong financial skills.
• Program strategy and capture experience.
• Earned Value Management System experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with customer and stakeholder communication.

Pay

The salary range for this role in the Greater D.C. area is $153,000 - $284,000. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Schedule

9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, with every other Friday off.

This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance.