Lead Program Management

L3HHCM20•Goleta, CA

54d•$125 - $232

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Undersea Systems Division programs. Additionally, the Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award. A background with experience leading development and production programs with geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred for this position. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and proposals by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership. Develop and Deliver Program Execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, and industry Best Practices. This role aims to foster mutual understanding and elevate proficiency in compliance procedures and best practices, thus bolstering overall program execution performance.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Program Management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Program Management experience.
Earned Value Management experience
Prior experience managing development and/or production programs

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading Undersea or Seabed Systems programs
Master’s in Business Administration
PMI-Project Management Professional Certification

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives contributing to orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Coordinate and lead the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and support areas.
Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit objectives
Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
Responsible for responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
Lead program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules