Senior Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Program Management supports the execution of moderate- to large-sized programs with varying levels of risk and complexity under the direction of the Senior Manager, Program Management. The role partners with cross-functional teams to coordinate program activities, monitor performance against plan, and help ensure contractual objectives are achieved. The Senior Specialist drives day-to-day program execution, assists in managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and contributes to effective communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of prior relevant program management experience; or a graduate degree and at least four years of prior related program management experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least ten years of prior related program management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing complex development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and executive management.
• Experience with schedule development, critical path management, risk management, and Earned Value Management.
• Understanding of and experience with Maestro and AR’s Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning is desirable.
• Experience with manufacturing and/or manufacturing coordination, planning, or scheduling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support overall program direction, coordination, and execution of development and/or production programs under the leadership of the Senior Manager, Program Management.
• Assist with assigned program activities, including understanding scope, tracking schedules, monitoring budgets, and aligning execution with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with functional organizations to communicate contract performance responsibilities and support their execution by performing teams.
• Assist with preparation of program forecasts and Estimates at Complete (EAC).
• Track program performance metrics and help identify, escalate, and resolve schedule, cost, and technical issues affecting execution.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coordination across program team members to support schedules and resolve routine to moderately complex operational issues.
• Work with engineering, production, quality, test, production support, procurement, contracts, and finance to support program execution.
• Support customer communications and internal program reviews; may interface with customer representatives and internal leadership.
• Prepare program status reports, risk/opportunity updates, action item trackers, and other documentation for program management reviews.
• Assist with risk and opportunity management, including identification, documentation, mitigation planning, and status tracking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior