Lead, Program Manager

L3Harris•Greenville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Program Manager is responsible for leading large, complex, and high-visibility programs or projects with significant cross-functional coordination requirements. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, including planning, execution, business operations, risk management, financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This position serves as a leader and trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders and may mentor less experienced program managers across the organization.

Requirements

Basic understanding of finance, accounting, or business operations
Ability to analyze and organize financial data
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environment
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or cost performance analysis
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to work overtime to support aggressive schedules
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience in project/program management, or graduate degree with 7 years of related experience.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries
Strong background in financial planning and forecasting required.
with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.
Demonstrated experience working directly/professionally with the Customer, Company Sr. Management, and Functional Groups
Microsoft Office Tools proficiency

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP financial reporting data and material processes.
Knowledge of functional bidding and forecasting tools including EEST, Labor Tracking System (LTS), Material Tracking System (MTS), Project Work Authorization Generator (PWAG), and Engineering/Manufacturing Change Requests (ECR/MCR).
Experienced and comfortable briefing to high-level customer strongly desired.
Ability to read and interpret Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.
Experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts.
Experience with Earned Value Management System.
Experience driving metrics and identifying trends.
Experience with compliance to and execution of policies, procedures, and process.
Experience with continuous improvement effort through all phases of program execution.

Responsibilities

Manages preparation of proposals, and specifications of contract for periodic maintenance, aircraft requirements, and other aircraft configuration paperwork.
Responsible for analyzing bids, plus assisting in development of deliverables, schedule, and performance Statement of Work (SOW).
Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program.
Responsible for Subcontractors supporting the fleet in Depot/PDM at LHX Greenville Proper.
Acts as primary customer contact for program maintenance activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost and technical performance to ensure seamless execution.
Drives all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning and execution from inception through completion.
Drives program planning to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
Works with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify areas of improvement for systems and processes.
Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.