Sr. Specialist, Program Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to oversee cost, schedule, and performance of complex DoD programs from proposal through the period of performance.

You will coordinate engineering, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams, deliver strategic leadership, monitor KPIs, and prepare reports for executives and customers. Travel up to 20% and ability to obtain a US security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 6+ years PM experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, and performance targets for DoD programs from proposal to performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams, coordinate internal and external delivery targets.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, finances, and performance to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple subcontractors and programs with budgets > $5M.
• Support sales in securing new orders and expediting contracts.
• Travel within the US up to 20%.
• Assist in defining scope of work and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Program management

DOD contract experience

Cost control

Schedule management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate 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 Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Responsible for managing the cost, revenue, cash, schedule requirements of complex DoD programs through all phases from proposal to period of performance completion. Ensures that all resources such as engineering, manpower, subcontracts, and line items are available to support internal and external delivery targets. Involved in defining deliverables, and guiding internals teams. Formulates and executes long term plans for cost/profit control. Assists Sales team to secure new orders, formulate requirements, and help expedite orders. Works with customers to determine needs, requirements and new business opportunities. Provide strategic leadership for program management activities.

Essential Functions

• Experience running programs in the Defense and Aerospace industry and managing contracts for the US DoD.
• Experience managing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) programs.
• Experience managing complex integrated systems programs.
• Drive establishment and monitoring of key performance indicators related to cost, schedule, risk and technical performance across all program life-cycle phases, from kick-off through production.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports regarding project status, financials, and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
• Experience managing program budgets >$5M.
• Responsible for defining scope of work including program deliverables to guide an internal cross-functional team.
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of co-workers, senior management, and customer.
• General knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements, and DPAS rated contracts.
• Ability to travel within the US up to 20%.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• Previous experience managing complex programs including development or system integration
• Technical background preferred
• PMI certification and Earned Value Management experience
• Experience in using advanced application of technical and business principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide solutions to a variety of technical and business problems

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 -$197,500. 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

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

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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