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L3Harris Technologies · 9 hours ago

Senior Specialist Program Management

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, providing technology solutions for national security. The Senior Specialist in Program Management will be responsible for overseeing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of various programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Kerry Moreland, Sr., CSP, PRC, CIR

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs and projects in support of the business area

Participate in the preparation of proposals, preparation of business and program plans, development Statements of Work and be responsible for the profit/loss of assigned programs

Contact for program activities, as well as interface with Integrated Program Team members from various organizations within the company

Interface with customer personnel (all levels) to provide performance status, recommend concepts/possible pursuits related to assigned Program efforts

Effectively working with the customer to develop program concepts and secure funding

Develop contract activities with customer and L3Harris entities as required

Establish and lead IPTs to develop plans of execution and statements of problems, as they arise, with identification of alternatives, criteria for and assessment of alternatives, recommended solution, and implementation of the authorized solution through the relevant program process

Maintain constant awareness of program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes and change-control, and current performance status

Maintain constant vigilance in all day-to-day activities to assure proactive management of risk, issues, and changes

Interface with customer and affiliated contractor personnel to establish, brief out and maintain programmatic efforts

Provides oversight and coordination for the affairs of assigned programs

Supports in process multi year/multi partner developmental programs under Navy contract

Performs broad analysis of future requirements or concepts of operations; articulates in written and presentation form the necessary information to advise customers and/or leadership

Interprets and administers policies, processes, and procedures to develop concepts of operations or working instructions to best execute program objectives

Liaises with other program managers, Customer, customer affiliated contractors and senior leadership to support advanced business planning efforts and initiatives for systems and programs

Identifies business risks and responds with pre-emptive measures to ensure integrity of operational or programmatic targets and/or milestones

Reviews budgetary information and cost-benefit analysis on programs

Applies advanced problem-solving skills to meet program objectives; may employ knowledge of leading-edge technologies or application of advanced principles and/or techniques

Candidate must possess excellent communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse personalities within customer and L3Harris management levels

L3Harris program management support in coordinating efforts with the Program Management team across various geographic locations in support of Shipboard Systems planning and execution for U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Interface with and provide direction to Integrated Project Team (IPT) members from various organizations within L3Harris to assure customer commitments and objectives are met and program assets are effectively managed

Maintain strategic communications with the customer

Possess an active DoW Secret security clearance

Plan, execute, and control programs and projects to meet Range & Test Solutions program scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance goals. Will have profit/loss responsibility of assigned programs

Manage program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes, and current performance status

Manage and participate in the preparation of proposals and Business and Program plans

Effectively work with the IPTs to develop plans of execution and statements of problems, as they arise, with identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendation of solutions, and implementation of the authorized solution through the relevant program process

Maintain constant awareness of program objectives, plans, schedules, upcoming events, risks, issues, changes and change-control, and current performance status

Maintain constant vigilance in all day-to-day activities to assure proactive management of risk, issues, and changes

Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse teams and various levels within the organization

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint

Knowledge of integration and development of complex

A minimum of 25% - 30% travel (both CONUS and OCONUS) is expected

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementProgram PlanningProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTechnical DegreeRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience

Technical degree preferred

4 years project management 9 years' experience in all phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

4 years' experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts

Experience with planning/execution of complex and multi partner developmental programs

An active DoW security clearance is required

Applicants selected must have completed a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoW classified information

Candidate must possess excellent communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse personalities within customer and L3Harris management levels

Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills and be able to work effectively with diverse teams and various levels within the organization

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint

A minimum of 25% - 30% travel (both CONUS and OCONUS) is expected