Lead, Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies • Lynchburg, VA

116d • Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Requirements

• Experience in program management within the defense or communications industry
• Proficiency in MS Project for schedule management
• Strong skills in Excel for cost management and financial forecasting
• Experience with risk management and change management processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams effectively
• Technical acumen in communications or willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Land Mobile Radio systems
• Familiarity with government contracting processes
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with local government customers
• Laying out schedules and plans
• Managing cross functions (systems engineering, factory technicians, financial analysis, etc.)
• Overall ownership of the successful delivery of LMR systems to the customer within scope, schedule, and budget
• Interpreting contracts and maintaining the scope baseline
• Building and maintaining project schedules using MS Project
• Forecasting spend and controlling costs with Excel spreadsheets and a program financial analyst
• Identifying risks, determining financial exposure, and developing plans to mitigate risk using a risk register
• Recognizing and documenting potential changes in a Change Log and driving profitable Change Orders
• Maintaining excellent verbal and written communication with both customers and internal teams
• Driving internal and external team meetings using an action/issue register to keep progress moving forward
• Possessing prior communications background or the desire to learn about radio infrastructure and products.

Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Work-life balance with a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree