Sr. Manager, Program Management

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry.

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: 28300
Job Location: Camden, NJ
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)


L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.




About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.




Job Description:
L3Harris Corporation is currently seeking a high-energy Senior Program Manager to lead the growth and execution of a portfolio of programs within the Command Control & Communications (C3) business.

The Sr. PM will have a unique end-to-end life cycle management opportunity to leverage decades of L3Harris experience in Advanced Navigation & Maritime Communications Control solutions.

This involves working with the largest Shipyard in the domestic US and help shape next generation solutions with customers, build a portfolio of new business, and own its profitability in execution.


Programs include solutions for Steering Gear and Navigation Display Controls solutions that are deployed to critical US Navy platforms such as Aircraft Carriers (CVN), Amphibious Landing Crafts (LHA), and Surface Combatants (DDG & FFG).

Integration with critical Navigation, Hull Machinery & Electrical (HM&E), and Communications systems are paramount for mission success.

Job description inquires additional oversight and working with US Navy branches, like NSWC.


Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.

Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.

Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs within a challenging Advanced Navigation maritime portfolio.

Participates in the negotiation of contracts and change modifications.

Supports coordination of proposal preparations, business plans, performance Statement of Works (SOWs), financial terms/conditions of contract.


Acts as Programmatic escalation lead to customers for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test.

Expands the product line with the customer.

Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

Chairs Earned Value Management System (EVMS) monitoring and adherence to performance reporting, within respective portfolio.

Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.




Essential Functions:
+ Responsible for assigned Program portfolio including allocation of annual orders, sales and operating income goals.

Responsible for financial, schedule, and technical performance including all internal and external reporting to executive management and customers.



+ Lead program executions and oversight of team responsible for program management of complex development, and production efforts including Systems, Software, Electrical & Mechanical Hardware, VHDL development, system product qualification, authority to operate, and low-rate production.



+ Serve as a resource to remote teams in Massachusetts and Virginia locations to maximize Subject Matter Expertise and leverage resources across the enterprise to execute on time and with budget.



+ Responsible for overall program portfolio execution, support new business capture management, and lead proposal development of follow-on programs within portfolio, engineering change proposals, and adjacent business capture in coordination with the Program Business Area and Business Development team.



+ Develop program portfolio business plans including all financial metrics, staffing estimates, program status presentations, support of strategic market analysis, growth plans, and conduct capability presentations to current and new customers.



+ Responsible for building effective relationships with customers and delivering overall customer value.



+ Conduct process improvement initiatives within business portfolio and drive cost reduction plans for program execution in accordance with L3Harris internal continuous improvement projects.




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.



+ Experience with government contracting/manufacturing environment.

Previous experience managing large, complex programs.



+ Strong understanding of Government contracting requirements and execution of contract types.



+ Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and military equipment qualification process.



+ Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows interface, Microsoft Office package (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access), and Microsoft Project.



+ Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Performance Reports (CPR) as they relate to the WBS, schedule and cost plans.



+ Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Must be able to Communicate clearly and effectively, and, most importantly, promote collaboration among the team by listening intently to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing others to speak without interruption.



+ Travel as required (Estimated 15%).



+ US Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret security clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Active US Government Secret clearance.



+ Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.




In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $200,000 - $ 245,000.

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.
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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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