L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago
Lead Program Manager
L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focused on delivering technology solutions that meet mission-critical needs. The Lead Program Manager will direct all phases of programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance while collaborating with customers and internal teams to achieve business objectives.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
Responsibilities
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 or subsystems of major programs
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
Acts as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Collaborates on strategic roadmaps that align with customer roadmaps to expand the business
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas
Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals
Management of programs involving advanced electro-optical technology for space applications that are of significant strategic importance to the business area
Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program through all phases, from inception to completion
Establish and execute program plans in a firm fixed price program construct
Drive program execution, support capture management efforts of additional scope, and support technology investment plans
Foster career development through on-the-job mentoring
Effectively communicate within the team, upward with internal executive leadership, and externally with the customer to influence stakeholders for business success
Work collaboratively with the functional organizations to ensure that all resources are available, capable, and empowered to meet program goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Preferred
Prior successful program leadership role including demonstrated change management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage and analyze budgets and cost controls
Proposal management experience
Risk management
Experience managing hardware development efforts
EVMS expertise
PMP Certification
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
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