Specialist, 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is seeking to fill a Program Manager Non-Supervisory Position within the IDG Business Area. The Program Manager will provide leadership and guidance with bids, proposals, and all aspects of the execution of awarded contracts. This position will sustain Program Management processes and approaches with programmed efforts across airborne platforms and direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Coordinates and provides guidance in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities; leads program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business; develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Establishes program plans, milestones, and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Develops control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, production, and administrative areas.
• Ensures the meeting of company's contract commitments.
• Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of prior experience, Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of Active Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of proposal development process.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive change.
• Experience with integrated program scheduling, risk management, subcontracts, and EVMS.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Strong aeronautical engineering background.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (preferred).

Schedule

9/80