New Development Program Manager

L3Harris; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 170,400 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a high-energy Production Program Project Manager to lead growth and execution of Production programs within Maritime ISE. You will oversee contract execution, planning, and monitoring from start to finish, coordinating between PM, Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Business Development and Finance.

You will drive Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation, measure program performance, and lead a team of program managers and IPTs across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with Fixed Price and Cost-plus contracts and Fixed Price major subcontracts.
• Expert EVMS knowledge demonstrated on successful production programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Proposal Development and Capture efforts.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of program managers and IPTs across multiple sites.
• Manage cost, schedule and technical performance on multiple development and production efforts.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts for monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.
• Implement EVM processes and maintain PV/EV/AC baselines.
• Coordinate resources and baselines with Master Schedulers and functional leaders.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Leadership

EVMS expertise

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 12 years exp

Graduate Degree + 10 years exp

16 years exp in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Cobra

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Program Project Manager

Job Location: Camden, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a high-energy Program Manager to lead the growth and execution of Production programs within the Maritime Integrated Systems and Encryption (ISE) business. The Program Manager will oversee all efforts related to contract execution and is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects from beginning to end, according to strict deadlines and budgets. The role acts as the point-of-contact between Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, Business Development and Finance, ensuring cost and schedule conformance on assigned projects by coordinating procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems.

The Program Manager must be skilled and detail-oriented, capable of driving the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring program performance is accurately measured using EVM principles and for leading a team of experienced program managers and IPTs across multiple sites.

A successful candidate should be able to:

• Lead a team of experienced program managers and IPTs across multiple sites.
• Handle stressful situations with maturity, respect, and confidence.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Be a self-starter with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrate attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excel in a team environment and be able to avoid and resolve conflict.
• Interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings.
• Understand various manufacturing processes and methods.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with and act as the primary point of contact for customer stakeholders for each assigned L3Harris subsystem.
• Manage programs within a matrixed organization, communicating with stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Manage cost, schedule and technical performance on multiple, parallel development, production and qualification efforts.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts for monthly, quarterly and annual reviews.
• Implement EVM processes across projects to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain EVM baselines, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).
• Perform lead-time and critical path analysis on multi-level designs and hardware builds.
• Oversee program budgets with the responsibility to analyze, manage and report on budget performance and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with Master Schedulers and Master Planners to develop baseline program plans.
• Coordinate resource requirements (staffing) with subsystem Program Managers and work with functional leadership to assure that issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• With functional leader support, develop the Work Breakdown Structure, project schedules, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
• Responsible for process improvement, drawing on best practices and lessons identified.
• Work alongside operations, supply chain, and engineering at various levels to complete projects and processes.
• Utilize program management tools to monitor and report program performance to objectives and facilitate program coordination and decision-making.
• Able to travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with Fixed Price and Cost-plus contracts and Fixed Price major subcontracts.
• Expert EVMS knowledge demonstrated on successful production programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Proposal Development and Capture efforts.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Related experience in a manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data using graphs and pivot tables.
• Experience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Office, MS Project, Cobra.
• Demonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring is desired.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, facilitating collaboration between engineering, QA, and test site teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $153,000 - $284,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or other protected class.

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. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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