Lead Program Manager, Resilient Maritime Strike

L3Harris•San Diego, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

L3Harris’ Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Lead, Program Management to join our team. This position can be based at our Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA facilities. NOTE : For San Diego candidates, you must be physically located in San Diego. The Lead Program Manager is responsible for directing all phases of programs from inception through completion, with emphasis on Capture and Development, and involve engagements with multiple USG organizations (including Navy Integrated Warfare Center) and primes, as well as extensive Sub-Contractor Interface in cooperation with L3Harris Subcontracts Management. The PM will manage competitive pursuits, shape follow on value added ECPs, lead development programs with intent to transitioning to programs of record. Target programs include Navy’s Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and Resilient Air Traffic Control initiatives. The PM will champion program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow with ultimate responsibility of the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 9 years relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years relevant experience is preferred
Current or in-scope Secret security clearance w/TS eligibilty
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 20%)
Strong negotiation skills, with ability to work toward win-win solutions
Strong relationship builder and communicator; Communicates effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including strategic partners in industry and government
Gains and maintains high trust and confidence with customers, L3Harris leadership and program teams regarding matters of substantial importance to the government and L3Harris.
Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies, and proactively make recommendations to leadership
Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies and proactively make recommendations to leadership to achieve desired business and financial outcomes.
Extensive Experience with earned value program management and risk management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with earned value program management and risk management
Current or in-scope TS/SCI security clearance
Ability to gain Special Access (SAP) security clearance

Responsibilities

Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
Leverages broad experience in shaping, developing and demonstrating for the government to recommend tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall government and L3Harris goals and objectives
Provides leadership across the business area with developing solutions for technology insertion and refresh for up and coming or established platforms which include LOS and BLOS communications
Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause of the problem, including broad-based consideration of relevant variables
Develops specific courses of action in program execution and capture planning, that yield predictable results and profitable return on investment
Demonstrated experience managing major supplier partners and subcontracts to perform
Experience leading matrixed organizations.