Senior Associate, Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Greenville, TX is seeking a Senior Associate, Program Manager to lead programs from inception through completion. You will drive cost, schedule, and technical performance while coordinating with Engineering, Operations, Contracts, and Finance to deliver on customer commitments.

The role requires an active Secret Clearance, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent with experience), and strong project management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts or aircraft engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Demonstrated project management skills, negotiation, organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
• Demonstrated experience with problem resolution and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception to completion.
• Leads cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance.
• Implements Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to plan and manage cost, schedule and performance.
• Negotiates contract changes and prepares SOWs and budgets.
• Acts as primary customer contact and prepares status reports for management.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Time management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

EVMS

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:

Senior Associate, Program Manager

Job Code:

44114

Job Location:

Greenville Texas

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 Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drives program execution 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 company programs or subsystems of major programs. 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 customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. 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.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance assigned program.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities.
• Leads cross-functional teams in the execution of program requirements including Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Security, etc. Build teams based on trust, efficiency, and accountability.
• Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools to plan and execute programs, including identification and mitigation of cost, schedule, and technical risks.
• Identify continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with customers to identify new opportunities and resolve issues throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues, risks, and recommended courses of action.
• Possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to customers, other stakeholders, supporting teams, all levels of management.
• Comprehend complex program and interdependencies and be able to provide clear consistent priorities to supporting teams.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to support program requirements.
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing aircraft integration or aircraft maintenance efforts or aircraft engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts.
• Demonstrated project management skills, negotiation, organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
• Demonstrated experience with problem resolution and process improvement.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with engineering and production efforts
• Experience managing programs or projects within DoD Big Safari environment
• Experience managing programs with earned value
• Knowledge of proposal development process
• Knowledge of existing L3H processes, tools, and operations – specifically related to manufacturing and operations.

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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