Sr. Manager, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Bristol, PA seeks a highly skilled Sr. Manager of Program Management to direct a team of program managers and oversee telemetry systems production and sustainment.

You will drive program execution, align with cost, schedule, and technical objectives, and maintain key customer relationships. The role requires interaction with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, with an on-site work arrangement in Bristol, PA and a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; graduate degree required for 10+ years experience. In lieu of a degree, 16+ years experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in DoD or Aerospace environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of EVMS experience.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one; travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of telemetry systems production and sustainment programs.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead programs through all phases with accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality for program execution.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer relationships

Communication

EVMS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

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: Sr. Manager, Program Management

Job Code: 43967

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Schedule: 9/80 – (work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Sr. Manager of Program Management to provide strategic and tactical direction to a team of Program Managers and lead the portfolio of telemetry systems production and sustainment programs. In this leadership role, the selected candidate will be responsible for overall program execution and accountable for customer satisfaction, financial performance, and achievement of cost, schedule, and technical objectives. This position requires direct interaction with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The role also includes leading and influencing employees to deliver strong results while upholding L3Harris values. This is an on-site position located in Bristol, PA, reporting directly to the Director/Site Lead.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a portfolio of telemetry systems production and sustainment programs.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead programs through all phases while maintaining accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality, to ensure successful program execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues to support on-time delivery and overall program success.
• Monitor program performance and provide status reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and contract financial terms and conditions.
• Lead a team of Program Managers, including providing programmatic leadership, technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, performance management and succession planning.
• Ensure required resources, including engineering, labor, production, and facilities, are planned and available to support program needs.
• Direct the work of employees assigned to programs across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and overall management of customer expectations and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing programs within a DOD or Aerospace environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one, as required.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience managing telemetry development programs.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of government procurement processes and government funding approvals.
• Strong technical foundation and financial acumen.
• Experience working across multiple business organizations and customer communities.
• Strong customer and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to develop milestone schedules, spreadsheets, and other program-related reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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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