Lead, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Program Management for Maritime Acoustic Systems to oversee program execution from inception to delivery. Located in Herndon, VA, this role demands strong leadership and effective communication skills while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 9 years of experience, ideally with a background in Earned Value Management and ITAR/EAR regulations. An active Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience, or 7 years with a Graduate Degree, or 13 years without a degree.
• Experience leading a highly visible and fast-paced program.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Earned Value Management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Title

Lead, Program Management- Maritime Acoustic Systems

Job Code

38341

Job Location

Herndon, VA

Schedule

9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

We are seeking a results-driven Program Manager to lead and oversee all phases of program execution—from inception to delivery—within our Airborne Integrated Systems (SAIS) business in Herndon, Virginia. You will be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance management of the program while achieving key business results (revenue recognition, operating income, free cash flow) and customer satisfaction. You will have experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to development and/or production programs. You demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with your teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

The qualified candidate must be able to:

• Set goals and empower individuals to take ownership for their assignments.
• Assist leadership in identifying program growth opportunities in addition to facilitating capture of new opportunities with customers.
• Have strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills that will facilitate in creating and maintaining a collaborative work environment which includes providing decisive and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

Essential Functions

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
• Drives program execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the program
• Manages the program using Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience leading a highly visible and fast paced program
• Experience with ITAR/EAR regulations
• Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior experience as a Program Manager to international customer and/or major prime contractor
• PMP Certification

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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.