Lead, Program Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX, is seeking a Lead, Program Management to guide a Foreign Military Sales special mission aircraft program. You will lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic oversight to ensure on-time, on-budget program delivery.

The role requires strong aerospace/defense program management experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stakes environment, with an emphasis on leadership and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of program management, aerospace/defense, or military experience; OR Graduate degree and 7 years of related experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned contract scope and proposals by directing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills with teams, customers, peers, and leadership through regular status updates and presentations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Direct the work of functional employees to meet schedules, plans, and milestones while upholding high ethical standards.
• Develop and maintain baselines for suppliers to support program performance.

Skills

Program management

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

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: 42879

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description:

L3Harris ISR Information Dominance Group (IDG) is searching for a motivated and energetic Program Manager (PM) to contribute to the success of the International Strategic Collection (ISC) business unit. This position acts as a Program Manager and IPT Leader for a Foreign Military Sales special mission aircraft program.

Essential Functions:

• The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned contract scope and proposals by leading cross functional teams including 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 trust relationships with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence, including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.
• Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills as interactions within L3Harris and the local and external customers occur daily.
• The PM directs the work of functional employees in the execution of the assigned projects while establishing and monitoring performance to schedules, plans and milestones. The selected individual must set the highest ethical standards for self and others.
• The PM will be responsible for developing and maintaining baselines for suppliers, ensuring these baselines support the overall program performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of program management, aerospace/defense, or military experience; OR Graduate degree and 7 years of related experience.
• Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous experience in managing dngineering agile and/or waterfall development projects for military ISR platforms.
• Customer liaison experience preferred. Will interface with and present proposed solutions and progress updates to high-level customer representatives.
• Ability to develop customer specifications and correspondence related to new systems requirements.
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively with others; has outstanding customer relationship skills and presents a professional appearance.
• Must be able to support multiple efforts, changing priorities and can maintain professional behavior in high-pressure situations.

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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