Deputy Program Manager

L3HHCM20•Wilmington, MA

About The Position

L3Harris Space Superiority and Imaging Division is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join the ISR Portfolio at L3Harris. You will be responsible for program management on active programs and capture management activities, splitting your time nominally 50/50 between these responsibilities. You will assume a key role in driving program success and new business opportunities within the portfolio. This position requires a track record of successful project delivery, customer engagement, strategic planning, and leadership capabilities. The Deputy Program Manager will report to the Portfolio Lead.

Requirements

Must Have an Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to get additional access
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in capture management and business development activities
Strong customer engagement and relationship-building skills
Intermediate understanding and application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Knowledge of ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) desired
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with government and defense contracting
Knowledge of L3Harris products, systems, and processes

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day program operations to ensure they align with the strategic goals and objectives of the Agile EO business area and ISR portfolio
Serve as the Deputy Program Manager for program execution, supporting the Portfolio Lead
Facilitate effective communication between customers and internal teams to maintain strong customer relationships and satisfaction while adhering to contractual requirements and L3Harris policies and procedures
Be able to lead capture management activities on critical pursuits for the portfolio and business area
Support proposal development, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards
Determine resource needs and coordinate deployment of cross-functional expertise across Space and Airborne Systems, to drive success within programs and capture efforts
Leverage Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to manage and monitor program performance, schedule, and cost
Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to address potential issues affecting program success
Coordinate with contracts, finance, engineering, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for program goals while identifying opportunities for more efficient program execution
Mentor and develop program team members to enhance their skills and effectiveness across all team functions, with a focus on control account managers and integrated product team leads
Travel as needed (up to 20%)