Director, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Washington, DC

3d•$160,000 - $341,000

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead overall program management and be accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The role interfaces directly with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership, and guides employees to deliver their best while acting within L3Harris corporate values. The position leads an enterprise of complex intelligence and cyber programs across development, production, and sustainment. It oversees portfolio cost, schedule, technical performance, financial forecasting, proposals, budgets, and customer relationships. The Director manages a team of Program Managers and coordinates with matrixed leadership and cross-functional organizations to achieve business objectives. Occasional travel is required. The position is based in Washington, DC, with a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. Salary ranges depend on location; for the Greater D.C. area, the stated range is $184,000–$341,000. L3Harris offers benefits including health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary by hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 13 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 19 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience.
Experience managing programs within a Department of Defense or aerospace environment.
Understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval.
Solid technical background and strong financial skills.
Program strategy and capture experience.
Earned Value Management System experience.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and working across business organizations and customer communities.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Experience with customer and stakeholder communication.
Ability to travel occasionally.
PMP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead an enterprise of complex intelligence and cyber programs spanning development, production, and sustainment.
Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact.
Account for cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases.
Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts.
Provide executive-level briefings to key internal and external stakeholders.
Direct preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Manage a team of Program Managers, providing programmatic and technical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
Coordinate cross-functionally with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives.
Ensure engineering, manpower, production, facilities, and other resources are available to support the program.
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio.
Define program parameters and/or guide internal research and development efforts.
Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.
Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain customer communication, and manage the overall customer relationship.
Travel occasionally as required.