Senior Specialist, Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies•Rockwall, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Program Management/Site Lead provides leadership to a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team through direct management and indirect influence, ensuring that L3Harris meets contractual requirements for the assigned site. The position is on-site in Adelaide, South Australia, and requires relocation to Adelaide for the duration of the contract. The Site Lead coordinates personnel, materials, financial forecasts, and program operations; serves as the primary site point of contact for customer and program stakeholders; and works collaboratively to identify and resolve operational issues. The role also supports team development, monitors subcontractor and vendor performance, and ensures required program and contract documentation is submitted on time. The position requires compliance with the Letter of Assignment, company relocation policies, and program Site-Specific Operational Policies.

Requirements

Hold an active DoD Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and TS/SCI access.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Possess strong knowledge of the job area and typically have a specialty within the discipline; broad project-management knowledge may be required.
Possess a valid U.S. passport and driver’s license.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrate excellent management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage and mentor a diverse team of aviation professionals.
Be able to relocate to Adelaide, Australia, for the duration of the contract.
Comply with the Letter of Assignment, applicable company relocation policies, and program Site-Specific Operational Policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in USAF command organizations, a System Program Office (SPO), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or military contracting site management.
Subject-matter expertise in a functional area of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS).
An active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI access.

Responsibilities

Ensure site personnel and materials are effectively allocated to support the customer and end user, as applicable, and meet contractual requirements.
Coordinate with geographically dispersed program and functional managers to ensure the site has the skills, staffing, and materials required by the contract or project.
Coordinate with the Program Manager and Business Accounting to develop accurate monthly financial forecasts.
Execute site activities and manage monthly expenditures within approved forecasts.
Advise PMO leadership of conditions or issues that deviate from the plan.
Collaborate with the USAF representative, foreign military customer and end user, L3Harris field team, foreign industry subcontractor site leads, and L3Harris Program Office leadership to optimize program operations.
Serve as the primary site point of contact and liaison between stakeholders and the L3Harris Program Office.
Communicate with customers and end users to understand their concerns, operational issues, and problem areas.
Develop solutions collaboratively, establish implementation plans, and execute plans to resolve problems.
Mentor direct reports and collaborate with functional management to support team development.
Coordinate country-entry requirements and base, flightline, and work-center access for site personnel and visiting PMO employees, as required.
Demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct in all communications and activities.
Monitor the performance of foreign industry subcontractors and vendors supporting the program.
Analyze gaps between contracted requirements and desired outcomes, and recommend appropriate SOW changes to PMO leadership.
Submit required SDRL and CDRL deliverables, program reports, and other documents by assigned deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.