Senior Manager, Program Management (PMX Leader & Chief of Staff)

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Florida seeks a Senior Manager, Program Management to lead RPX initiatives and serve as Chief of Staff to the Sector President, driving leadership operating systems and culture across the Intel & Cyber organization. You will coordinate sector-level reviews, train program teams, and ensure robust program governance.

The role requires extensive experience in program/EVMS management, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration, with security clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience or a post-graduate degree with 10 years of experience.
• Prior program management, proposal management and EVMS experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present to executives/management on important topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically-disbursed teams.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) improvements and related initiatives.
• Oversee Program Leadership Team (PLT) Certification program and RPM rotational program.
• Provide scheduling support to sector programs and audits; enforce PM policy and processes.
• Serve as Chief of Staff to the Sector President to advance leadership operating systems and culture.
• Coordinate training, internal reviews, and cross-functional program communications.
• Lead performance analysis, earned value management metrics, and program health dashboards.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

EVMS experience

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

DoD Security Clearance

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 Manager, Program Management (PMX Leader & Chief of Staff)

Job Code: 45687

Job Location: Palm, Bay or Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

The successful candidate should be an experienced Program Manager, Proposal Manager or Scheduler who is well-versed in People, Process, and Tools best practices within the Aerospace & Defense industry. This role will implement numerous Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) improvement projects, and the successful candidate will also serve as the single point of functional program management issues for the Intel & Cyber sector presidents and staff. The candidate will work effectively with the other members of the SMS PMX staff, functional partners and the sector program teams.

Additionally, they will serve as the Chief of Staff to the Sector President to drive the Intel & Cyber Leadership Operating System, support the growth of the business, andbuild the Sector Culture

Essential Functions

• Repeatable Program Excellence (RPX) implimentation:
• Program Leadership Team (PLT) Certification program
• Readiness for Program Management (RPM) rotational program
• Common Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)
• Common Data Matrix (CDM)
• Cobra Standardization
• Risk Tracker
• Schedule Metrics Analysis & Reporting Tool (SMART)
• Program Health Dashboard (PHD) & Automated Program Review Template (PRT)
• Support to Sector / Programs:
• Various sector, division, and proposal/program reviews
• Ensuring scheduling support to proposals/programs
• Enforcement of Program Management policy and process requirements
• Continuous improvement projects
• Coordination of training requirements and training instruction for program teams
• Coordination in support of internal and customer audits
• Coordination and adjudication of PMX support priorities
• Performance Analysis / Reporting:
• Schedule performance analysis
• Earned value management and EAC metrics
• Training metrics
• Ability to Travel – up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience or post-graduate degree and 10 years of experience.
• Prior program management, proposal management and EVMS experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present to executives/management on important topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, across geographically-disbursed teams.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.
• Prior experience providing instructional training to program team(s).
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
• Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).

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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