Sr. Associate Project Management 1

L3Harris Technologies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Senior Associate, Project Management in Norfolk, VA to lead programs from inception to completion. You will drive execution to achieve financial goals, develop strategic plans, analyze data metrics, and coordinate proposals, schedules, and SOWs for major programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ years if no degree) and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include health, 401(k) match, FSA, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of project management and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage projects with general/limited supervision and communicate across teams.
• Knowledge of power/energy solutions, machined components/fabrication and supply chain.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and data metrics.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Drive execution to meet orders, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Develop strategic plans to optimize workflow, resources, and processes.
• Analyze data metrics to improve efficiency and cost performance.
• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and closeout activities.
• Prepare quotes, schedules, and performance plans for contracts.
• Serve as primary customer contact for program activities and reviews.
• Monitor milestones and KPIs to ensure contractual compliance and success.
• Present data reports on status, finances, and performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data metrics

FAR knowledge

Supply chain

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

6 years of related experience in lieu of degree

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, Project Management

Job Code: 42055

Job Location: Norfolk, VA.

Schedule: 5/40- Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Project Manager in Norfolk, VA. The Project Manager will direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.

• Drives project execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for annual orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, and/or current programs/projects.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize project workflow, resource allocation and department processes.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subcontract projects of major programs.
• Analyze production-based data metrics to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and profitability to include cost variances, manufacturing performance and material-based pricing efforts.
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract modifications/amendments and active work through completion/closeout.
• Utilize data metrics to accurately create quotes/proposals to enhance forecasting accuracy, competitive pricing and other production supporting efforts.
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, quotes, business plans, schedules, performance Statement of Work (SOW), specifications, operating plans/budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading customer status review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, delivery and technical performance.
• Establishes milestones and monitors project performance through detailed analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedules, costs, labor and adjusting strategies/processes as necessary to ensure project success to address problems meeting contractual specifications/requirements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive data metric reports regarding project status, financials, and performance stakeholders.

• Broad knowledge of project management and Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects or processes with general/limited supervision.
• Demonstrated Ability to communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of power/energy solutions, machined components/fabrication and supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR).
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to create and interpret data metrics.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington State, DC and Virginia (Greater D.C. area), Denver, or NYC areas is $67K-$124K. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $57K-$107K. 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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