Lead, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX, seeks a Lead, Program Manager to drive execution of complex defense programs from cradle to grave. You’ll own cost, schedule, and technical performance, coordinate proposals, budgets and customer interfaces, and lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, contracts, and finance to meet milestones.

A strong background in EVMS, aerospace programs, and security-clearance readiness is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of applicable experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship).
• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production.
• Strong project management, communication, negotiation, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of program requirements and budget.
• Review potential changes in contract scope and advise management and customer of the impact.
• Brief customer, user, and upper management on all facets of the assigned projects.
• Direct the work of functional employees and monitor performance to schedules and milestones.
• Engage in cradle-to-grave program activities and manage risks across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

EVMS

Job description

Job Title:

Lead, Program Management

Job Code:

42887

Job Location:

Greenville, TX

Job Schedule:

9/80

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.

The Lead, Program Manager is responsible for the execution of the program including cost, schedule, and technical performance. Coordinates the preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as the primary customer interface for program activities and leads program meeting/reviews with the customer and executive staff. Works with the technical team to establish design concepts, evaluate technical concerns and develop solutions. Establishes execution milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules; identifies challenges, opportunity and risk across the program; such as allocation of resources or changing technical or contractual specifications. Engages in all activities to maintain continuity with all programs on a “cradle to grave” basis.

Essential Functions:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of program requirements and budget including Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Security, etc.


• Reviews potential changes in contract scope and advise management and customer of the impact


• Brief customer, user, and upper management on all facets of the assigned projects


• Direct the work of functional employees in the execution of the assigned projects while establishing and monitoring performance to schedules, plans and milestones


• Respond to the customer's needs and be able to respond to quick reaction needs. As required, support request/coordination outside of normal business hours


• Lead teams in the execution of contracts, proposals, and pursuits.


• Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools to plan and execute programs, including identification and mitigation of cost, schedule, and technical risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of applicable experience. An equivalent of education and experience may also be considered.


• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US citizenship.


• Experience in Commercial and Military Aviation/Aerospace products development and production


• Strong project management skills, outstanding communication (both verbally and written), negotiation, organizational, time management, and leadership skills.


• Must be able to interface with engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.


• Capable of managing and working in an environment that is fast-paced, demanding, with a focus on problem resolution and process

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of manpower planning, milestone scheduling, PM tools, and related financial management.


• Experience with SAP and material processes strongly preferred.


• Experience with Earned Value Management System


• Drives metrics and identifies trends.


• Compliance to and execution of policies, procedures and process.


• Continuous improvement effort through all phases of program execution

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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