Senior Manager, Program Management

Senior Manager, Program ManagementL3Harris 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: Onsite, Salt Lake City, UTJob Schedule: 9/80 (Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off)Job Description:L3 Harris is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead classified programs while simultaneously managing and developing a team of experienced program managers within the Global Networks Business Area. The Senior Program Manager will also have responsibility for proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program and portfolio performance. The role owns cost, schedule, technical performance, risk posture, and customer satisfaction for assigned programs and serves as a senior leader influencing cross-functional execution. The Senior Program Manager will also be responsible for communication within and outside of L3Harris.Essential Functions:Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple production, development, or field-support programs.Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including design concepts, criteria setting, development, integration, test, and production.Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.Conduct briefings for senior leaders and customers on a variety of topics to include comprehensive status reporting and program metrics.Manage, mentor, and provide consultative guidance to Lead Program Managers and cross-functional program teams.Drive achievement of business and financial objectives including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standardsPartner with Business Development on key pursuits and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategiesPartner with Supply Chain to manage key subcontractor activity that is critical to overall program performanceCommunicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and governmentU.S. citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI ClearanceUp to 20% of travel may be expectedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of related experience; or Graduate Degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.Preferred Qualifications:Strong communication, negotiation, customer-facing, and executive-level presentation skills.Demonstrated aptitude in program scheduling, production program management, and cost management.Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS rated contracts, and DoW customer environmentsExperience with and knowledge of space domain platforms and customersAn active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirableStrong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholdersAdvanced problem-solving and analytical skills with broad-based consideration of organizational impactExperience managing large development and production programsExperience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeoutExcellent communication/presentation skillsAdvanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its applicationDemonstrated experience with the program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking on the program.