Lead, Program Management

L3Harris•Greenville, TX

About The Position

The Lead, Program Management leads avionics development, aircraft integration, and delivery contracts, directing all phases of programs from inception through completion. The role is accountable for program cost, schedule, and technical performance; proposal and business-plan preparation; proposal work statements and specifications; and 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. Working with technical teams, the Lead establishes design concepts, evaluates technical concerns, and develops approaches for integration, testing, and delivery. The role sets execution milestones, monitors master plans and schedules, identifies program challenges, opportunities, and risks, and directs employees from technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions. It maintains continuity across programs on a cradle-to-grave basis. The position reviews proposed contract-scope changes and advises management and customers of their impact; coordinates modification, integration, and test activities; and prepares and manages departmental budgets and expenses. It responds to customer needs, including quick-reaction requests, briefs customers, users, and upper management, and may lead special projects as a functional expert. Examples include new product development, new subcontractor relationships, obsolescence management, manufacturing offloads, and continuous improvement. The role requires approximately 20% travel and may require support or coordination outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or business discipline and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior 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.
Skill in evaluating program strengths and weaknesses and implementing process improvements for overall program success.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead avionics development, aircraft integration, and delivery contracts from program inception through completion.
Manage 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 integration, test, and delivery approaches.
Establish execution milestones and monitor adherence to master plans, schedules, and performance milestones.
Identify program challenges, opportunities, and risks, including resource allocation and changes to technical or contractual specifications.
Direct employees assigned to programs across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions.
Review potential contract-scope changes and advise management and customers of their impact.
Coordinate 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.
Brief customers, users, and upper management on all facets of assigned projects.
Support or coordinate requests outside normal business hours as required.
Lead special projects as a functional expert, including work involving new development products, subcontractor relationships, obsolescence management, manufacturing offloads, and continuous improvement.