Senior Manager, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Ashburn, VA

5d•$153,000 - $284,000•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management for its Ashburn, Virginia location. The role is responsible for program management execution, growth, strategy, and financial performance for a Launched Effects program, aligned with the company’s goals and objectives. The position interfaces directly with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership, and guides employees in a positive work environment consistent with L3Harris corporate values. The program management lead works with matrixed, cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations and is accountable for portfolio cost, schedule, and technical performance through all phases. The role includes managing financial forecasts, preparing and delivering executive briefings, directing proposal and business-plan development, coordinating resources and work across functions, and developing strategies to grow the portfolio. It also involves customer needs assessment, business development, and management of customer relationships. Approximately 10% travel is required. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. security clearance. The stated salary range for the Greater D.C. area is $153,000–$284,000; actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience.
Experience managing programs within a Department of War (DoW) or aerospace environment.
Understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval.
Solid technical background and strong financial skills.
Program strategy and capture experience.
Earned Value Management System experience.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Experience with customer and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

Interact directly with matrixed, cross-functional teams across multiple geographic locations.
Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact.
Ensure portfolio cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements are met through all phases.
Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts.
Provide executive-level briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
Direct preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
Coordinate across functions and with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives.
Ensure engineering, manpower, production, facilities, and other resources are available to support the program.
Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio.
Define program parameters and guide internal research and development efforts.
Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities.
Maintain customer satisfaction and communication, and provide overall management of customer relationships.
Travel approximately 10% of the time.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Health insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Company-paid holidays.