Lead, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Greenville, TX

About The Position

The Lead, Program Management leads avionics development, aircraft integration, and delivery contracts, directing programs from inception through completion and overseeing cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role coordinates proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions. It serves as the primary customer and subcontractor interface and leads program meetings and reviews with customers, executive staff, and subcontractors. In collaboration with technical teams, the position establishes design concepts, evaluates technical concerns, and develops approaches for integration, test, and delivery. It sets execution milestones, monitors master plans and schedules, and identifies program challenges, opportunities, and risks, including resource allocation and changes to technical or contractual specifications. The role directs employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas and helps maintain continuity across programs on a cradle-to-grave basis. The position coordinates modification, integration, and test activities; manages schedules, meetings, presentations, budgets, and expenses; and keeps performance aligned with plans and milestones. It responds to customer needs, including quick-reaction requests and support outside normal business hours when required. It briefs customers, users, and upper management on assigned projects and may lead special projects. Approximately 20% travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or business discipline and at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience.
Experience with DOD aviation/aerospace product development and production.
Experience with aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manpower planning, milestone scheduling, program management tools, and related financial management.
Experience with SAP and material processes.
Experience supporting government contractor, DOD, or aerospace companies.
Experience with Earned Value Management System.
Ability to drive metrics and identify trends.
Experience with compliance to and execution of policies, procedures, and processes.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and assess program strengths and weaknesses to implement process improvements.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead avionics development, aircraft integration, and delivery contracts from inception through completion.
Oversee program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
Serve as the primary customer and subcontractor interface for program activities and lead program meetings and reviews.
Work with technical teams to establish design concepts, evaluate technical concerns, and develop approaches for integration, test, and delivery.
Establish execution milestones and monitor adherence to master plans, schedules, and performance plans.
Identify program challenges, opportunities, and risks, including resource allocation and changes to technical or contractual specifications.
Direct employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas in executing assigned projects.
Review potential changes in contract scope and advise management and customers of their impact.
Coordinate and conduct modification, integration, and test activities, including schedules, meetings, and customer presentations.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets and expenses.
Respond to customer needs and quick-reaction requirements, including support or coordination outside normal business hours when required.
Brief customers, users, and upper management on all facets of assigned projects.
Lead special projects as a functional expert, which may include new product development, new subcontractor relationships, obsolescence management, manufacturing offloads, and continuous improvement.
Maintain program continuity on a cradle-to-grave basis.