Sr. Specialist, Program Management

L3HHCM20•Carlsbad, CA

13d•$90,500 - $193,500

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a strong Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of programs for the NextGen Tactical Datalinks (Link 16) business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Product Line/Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Link 16 Tactical Datalinks and products
Experience managing programs using EVMS principles
Experience managing cross-functional product-based programs for the Government, DoD Primes, and International Customers
Experience with multiple phases of the program capture & execution lifecycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment)
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute program plans that include schedules, milestones, procurement, logistics, and resource allocation.
Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives
Acts as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
Manage external relationships with the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers
Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.