Sr. Spec, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies•Camden, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Propulsion Systems Segment is seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Program Manager for production solid rocket motor (SRM) and warhead (WH) programs. The position is located at the Camden, Arkansas facility and assists in leading programs through planning, execution, strategy, and management. The role drives program actions to meet business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow, and is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance in designated project areas in collaboration with a program product manager. The Program Manager serves as a customer contact for program activities and leads customer review sessions related to assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. The role coordinates program support, production, and supply chain teams to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery, and leads proposals for follow-on production efforts and additional funding needs, including capacity, tooling, maintenance, or obsolescence. The position follows a 4/10 schedule, with employees working 10-hour days four days per week, and requires up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.

Requirements

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.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Experience with Department of Defense contract execution and associated contract types.
Understanding of DPAS regulations under 15 CFR.
Experience with the Earned Value Management System framework.
Extensive knowledge of manpower planning, forecasting, bids and proposals, milestone scheduling, program management tools, and financial management.
Understanding of material obsolescence under DMSMS SD-22 and associated OMRP efforts.
Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
Demonstrated managerial-level leadership.
Extensive knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
Experience with Department of Defense contract execution.
Significant proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, for developing plans, schedules, financial and manpower analyses, and review packages for customers and L3Harris leadership.

Responsibilities

Manage a program or program elements and their contract performance.
Lead internal and external integrated product teams (IPTs), ensuring clear communication and planning across functions.
Manage assigned programs, including defining program scope and managing schedules and budgets in accordance with contractual requirements and L3Harris policies.
Ensure adherence to the customer Statement of Work and Technical Data Package.
Ensure program teams delegate contract performance responsibilities appropriately to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
Develop and implement plans for follow-on production programs, including proposal development, submission, negotiation, and definitization.
Guide and assist project teams in meeting schedules and resolving complex technical or operational problems.
Use functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, testing, production support, procurement, contractual, and financial data.
Drive innovative solutions to program challenges involving cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Review potential contract scope changes and advise management and customers about their impacts.
Support capacity expansion to improve product deliveries.
Lead proposals for follow-on production efforts and additional funding needs for capacity, tooling, maintenance, or obsolescence.
Act as a customer contact for program activities and lead review sessions on assigned proposal development, negotiation, and execution matters.
Coordinate program support, production, and supply chain teams to support on-time and on-budget deliveries.