Lead, Program Management

L3Harris; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Program Management to guide large, complex programs with heavy cross-functional coordination in Greenville, TX. The role includes end-to-end leadership across planning, execution, risk management, and financial oversight, while acting as the customer liaison and ensuring schedule and cost objectives are met.

You will establish IMS milestones, manage resources, and mentor other program managers, contributing to the organization’s strategic goals in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of program management experience.
• 1. Graduate degree with 7 years related experience.
• 2. Active Secret Clearance required.
• 3. Experience in aerospace/defense or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex programs with cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee planning, execution, risk management, and financials.
• Serve as customer interface and lead program reviews.
• Mentor junior program managers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Travel readiness

Excel & reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Financial data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9 years PM experience

Graduate degree + 7 years

15+ years experience instead of degree

Tools

SAP Financial Reporting

Labor Tracking System (LTS)

Material Tracking System (MTS)

Project Work Authorization Generator (PWAG)

ECR/MCR Change Requests

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 44274

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Lead, Program Manager is responsible for leading large, complex, and high-visibility programs or projects with significant cross-functional coordination requirements. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, including planning, execution, business operations, risk management, financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and delivery against cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Acts as the customer interface for program activities and participates in program meetings/reviews with the customer and executive staff. Work with the technical team to establish design concepts, evaluate technical concerns and develop an approach for integration and test. Establishes IMS milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules; identifies challenges, opportunities and risk across the program, such as allocation of resources or changing technical or contractual specifications. Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas. This position serves as a leader and trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders and may mentor less experienced program managers across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to travel, work overtime and extended hours to support aggressive schedules
• Basic understanding of finance, accounting, or business operations
• Ability to analyze and organize financial data
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting environment
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or cost performance analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Manages preparation of proposals, and specifications of contract for SILs, periodic depot maintenance, aircraft requirements, FAA requirements and other aircraft configuration paperwork.
• Responsible for analyzing bids, plus assisting in development of deliverables, schedule, and performance Statement of Work (SOW).
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of program.
• Responsible for Subcontractors supporting the fleet in Depot/PDM at LHX Greenville Proper.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program maintenance activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost and technical performance to ensure seamless execution.
• Drives all phases of aircraft requirements and modification installation planning and execution from inception through completion.
• Drives program planning to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Works with Functions assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas to identify areas of improvement for systems and processes.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of prior relevant experience in project/program management, or graduate degree with 7 years of related experience. Degree focus in business, engineering, finance, management, or related field. In lieu of a degree, minimum of fifteen (15) years of prior related experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.
• Demonstrated experience working directly/professionally with the Customer, Company Sr. Management, and Functional Groups
• Experience managing and working in a SIL environment that is fast paced, demanding, with a focus on problem resolution and process improvement. Demonstrated experience managing multiple and competing deadlines.
• An active Secret Clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with SAP financial reporting data and material processes.
• Top Secret-TSCI preferred.
• Knowledge of functional bidding and forecasting tools including EEST, Labor Tracking System (LTS), Material Tracking System (MTS), Project Work Authorization Generator (PWAG), and Engineering/Manufacturing Change Requests (ECR/MCR).
• Experienced and comfortable briefing to high-level customer strongly desired.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and create execution plans.
• Ability to read and interpret Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.
• Experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System.
• Experience driving metrics and identifying trends.
• Experience with compliance to and execution of policies, procedures, and processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement effort through all phases of program execution.
• Microsoft Office Tools proficiency.
• Experience reviewing Maintenance and Service Bulletins for fleet update purposes.
• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.
• Experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts.
• Experience with continuous improvement effort through all phases of program execution preferred.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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