Director, Program Management - Site Business Lead

L3HHCM20•Bristol Township, PA

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Director of Program Management. In this leadership role, the individual will be responsible for overall program management and is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance of the Telemetry business within Release Systems, Antennas, and Telemetry (RSAT) division. This position will have a direct interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership. The role includes responsibility for guiding L3Harris’ employees in their work and influencing them to deliver their best and to act within the L3Harris corporate values.

Requirements

Current Active Secret Clearance, with eligibility for higher level accesses
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience managing programs within a DOD or Aerospace environment
Solid technical background and strong financial skills
Experience leading teams and working with other teams, business units, and customers
Experience with customer and stakeholder communication
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills
Previous experience managing government contracts
Previous Telemetry experience highly desired
Previous PMP or equivalent highly desired

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of complex programs including managing several direct reports and the various programs they are managing, succession planning, performance management, and coaching and mentoring
Site Leadership and high-level relationship management
Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain customer communication, and provide overall management of the customer relationship
Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of programs through all phases from inception to completion
Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program
Participate in defining program parameters or guiding internal research and development efforts
Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
Interact internally with management and customers on significant business matters
Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts
Participate in the overall marketing strategies and business planning in support of L3Harris initiatives and strategic corporate business pursuits
As required, lead and support planning for and involvement in applicable trade shows
Provide/reinforce the credibility and commitment of L3Harris at appropriate executive levels within the customer community
Organize and coordinate customer visits and participating in appropriate symposiums and trade shows
Understand customer procurement processes and government funding approval
Make effective decisions regarding the profitability and achievability of pursuits
Occasional travel required