Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Canoga Park, CA is seeking a Specialist, Program Manager to lead all phases of programs including planning, execution, strategy, and management. You will drive cost, schedule and technical performance, coordinate with production and supply chain, and act as the primary customer interface to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of PM experience (or a Graduate degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years without a degree) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with PM experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Alternative of 8+ years of PM experience without a degree accepted.
• Experience with DoD contract execution and MS Office tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general program direction, control, and coordination.
• Manage contracts and performance for one or more programs.
• Lead multi-functional or complex programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Serve as primary customer interface and drive program reviews.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years PM experience

Graduate Degree with 2+ years PM experience

8+ years PM experience without degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 45909

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

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 Missile Solution Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Specialist, Program Manager. This role is located at our Canoga Park, CA facility. The Program Manager will assist in leading all phases of programs: planning, execution, strategy, and management. Drives program action to achieve business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, profit, and cash flow for an existing program. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas working with a program lead or manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for program activities, leading review sessions with customers for assigned aspects of proposal development, negotiations, and execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget deliveries.

Essential Functions

• Under minimal direction, the Program Manager provides general program direction, control, and coordination.
• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program.
• Responsible for multi-functional or complex programs.
• Manages and directs assigned programs, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and Aerojet Rocketdyne policies.
• Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Provides the primary Aerojet Rocketdyne interface with the customer.
• Develops and implements plans for follow-on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Participates in the forecast of awards/margins and sales/profit for assigned programs as part of the Aerojet Rocketdyne business planning cycle.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.
• Acts as the primary interface for communications with the customer and is accountable for the successful accomplishment of all contractual requirements.
• Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant program management experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related program management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8years of prior related program management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in relatable discipline.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Knowledge of financial management and business development practices.
• Experience with DoD contract execution. Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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