Senior Specialist, Program Management

Sr 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. 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 Location: Huntsville, AL or Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Missile Solution Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Program Manager. This role is located at our Huntsville, AL (headquarters) facility or Orange, VA. The Program Manager will assist in leading all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management. Drives program action to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for an existing program. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas working with a program lead or manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries.

Essential Functions:

• Under minimal direction, the Program Manager provides general program direction, control, and coordination.
• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program.
• Responsible for multi-functional or complex programs.
• Manages and directs assigned programs, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and Aerojet Rocketdyne policies.
• Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Provides the primary Aerojet Rocketdyne interface with the customer.
• Develops and implements plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the Aerojet Rocketdyne business planning cycle.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules or resolving 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.
• Acts as the primary interface for communications with the customer and is accountable for the successful accomplishment of all contractual requirements.
• Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant program management experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related program management experience; or 10 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred Additional Skills:
• Master's degree in appropriate discipline.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
• Experience with DoD contract execution. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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