Lead Program Manager

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 Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 34923

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Program Manager with strong program leadership experience and practical knowledge of project management. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of programs and products and is accountable for execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The position requires regular interaction with customers, suppliers, and internal leadership. The Program Manager will guide and influence cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives while exemplifying L3Harris corporate values.

Essential Functions:

• Lead overall program execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance commitments including directing the activities of assigned personnel across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets across all program phases
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues
• Monitor and report program status to internal and external stakeholders
• Drive problem resolution and decision-making with business impact
• Lead pursuit and proposal efforts including strategy development, planning, and resource coordination
• Develop proposal schedules, cost estimates, and technical content in partnership with functional teams as well as oversee preparation of proposals, operating budgets, and contract terms and conditions
• Ensure the availability of necessary resources (manpower, engineering, production, facilities)
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure overall customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Must Have an Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience managing programs within the DoD or aerospace environment
• Experience working across diverse business organizations and customer communities
• Experience interfacing with customers and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools to produce schedules, reports, and program documentation
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to make informed decisions with incomplete or imperfect information

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