Lead, Program Management

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Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 21735

Job Location: Goleta, CA.

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday off

Job Summary :

L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager to lead multi-functional teams in the execution of Undersea Systems Division programs. Additionally, the Program Manager will be expected to assist in directing all phases of the follow-on program from proposal to contract award. A background with experience leading development and production programs with geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred for this position. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned programs and proposals by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership. Develop and Deliver Program Execution, Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile methodologies, and industry Best Practices. This role aims to foster mutual understanding and elevate proficiency in compliance procedures and best practices, thus bolstering overall program execution performance.

Essential Job Functions & Duties:

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives contributing to orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
• Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and support areas.
• Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit objectives
• Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
• Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budget, and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Responsible for responses to RFIs, RFPs, or Requests for a ROM
• Lead program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
  
   

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant Program Management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related Program Management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related Program Management experience.
• Earned Value Management experience
• Prior experience managing development and/or production programs

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Prior experience leading Undersea or Seabed Systems programs
• Master’s in Business Administration
• PMI-Project Management Professional Certification

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $108K-201K. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $125-$232K. 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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