Senior Specialist, Program Management / Deputy PM
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the F-35 product line. The role reports to the Director of TR3 PCD/AMS and Test Infrastructure and works closely with Program Managers and functional leaders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to coordinate and manage program execution in accordance with L3Harris processes and procedures. The successful candidate will be motivated to develop into a Senior Program Manager on large production contracts. The position manages assigned programs to meet contractual and internal commitments for schedule, performance, and budget. It coordinates cross-functional activities, monitors and reports program performance, manages risks and challenges, supports customer funding requests and proposals, and communicates program requirements and resource needs across relevant functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Test and/or Operations Management.
- Proficiency in schedule planning and management.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.
- Experience in leading teams.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain internal and external relationships to support program execution and stakeholder alignment.
- Establish performance metrics, clarify priorities, and develop management plans to achieve budget, schedule, technical, and business objectives.
- Use program management tools to monitor, analyze, and report performance against contract requirements, forecasts, and internal goals.
- Coordinate cross-functional program activities and support timely, informed stakeholder decision-making.
- Develop and deliver presentations, status updates, and recommendations to senior Program Managers, company leadership, and customers as needed.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks, issues, and opportunities, and lead resolution efforts through closure.
- Track and report program indicators, including schedule and cost performance, Estimate at Completion (EAC), sales, profit, and overall contract execution.
- Lead or participate in Integrated Product Teams to drive execution, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and eliminate non-value-added costs.
- Manage technical, production, and execution challenges that may affect program performance, and coordinate corrective actions with functional teams.
- Negotiate proposal and program elements, including cost, fee, payment terms, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions.
- Manage assigned programs to meet contractual and internal commitments for schedule, performance, and budget.
- Communicate program requirements and resource needs across Engineering, Finance, Quality, Material Control, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and other functions.
- Develop, review, and support customer funding requests and proposal activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
