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L3Harris Technologies · 4 hours ago

Senior Manager, Program Manager (Waco)

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on delivering innovative technology solutions. The Senior Manager, Program Manager will oversee program management efforts for business initiatives, ensuring adherence to schedules and requirements while driving strategic growth and managing customer relationships.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support and communicate with the Business Development team in tracking proposal plans including proposal schedules, pricing development, color team reviews, and internal gate schedules

Ensure the RFP requirements are encompassed in a fully comprehensive proposal

Coordinate with business development for proposal and strategy development

The Manager is responsible for establishing program milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules; identifies program problems and obtains solutions

The Manager is responsible for maintaining the Integrated Program Plan, Performance Measurement Baseline, Risk and Opportunity management and Change Control processes

The Manager assists with growth of the portfolio, including business development of the portfolio helping with preparation of proposals; business plans; and understanding customer requirements

Drive program execution with responsibility for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements utilizing Earned Value Management

Develop and manage financial forecasts, achieving key program and financial objectives, including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow

Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems, and provide solutions

Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions internally and with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance, manage customer relationships to determine needs, requirements, and identify new business opportunities

Responsible for creation and adherence to Performance Measurement Baselines, Change Management rigor, and Risk and Opportunity management

Effectively communicate within the program team, internal executive leadership, and externally with customers

Require cross-functional leadership to meet program goals

Ability to present to senior site leaders

Participate in contract negotiation and implement contract changes in support of the business area contract team

Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, work statements, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts

Ensure all resources, including engineering and operations, are available to support the program

Coordinate, support, and drive strategic growth planning for the enterprise and business area

Responsible for creation and adherence to Integrated Program and Project Plans

Business knowledge, general management, and leadership capability to lead cross-functional program proposal teams at this level

Maintain transparent, performance-based communications with all levels of leadership

Lead teams or groups in a matrix organization and manage and coordinate project teams within the business area

Demonstrated strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to effectively interface with diverse cultures

Flexibility to work on short notice, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and can travel up to 20% in support of proposal and business needs

Qualification

Program ManagementEarned Value ManagementProposal DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingRisk ManagementChange ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipAnalytical SkillsCultural AwarenessCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityTeam Leadership

Required

Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET (or higher) DoD Clearance

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Demonstrated experience in program management methodologies and techniques such as, earned value management, performance evaluation, change management principles, financial control, manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control

Demonstrated experience in aviation acquisition within the aerospace and/or defense industry

Demonstrated experience working in proposal development processes, including capture management, reviewing and determining RFP requirements, developing Statements of Work, and managing functional groups to create competitive pricing in support of RFPs

Demonstrated experience in program/operations management within the Commercial Aerospace industry, with specific expertise in Heavy Maintenance Inspection processes, technical program planning, and cost and schedule development

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of technical approaches involved in aircraft modification programs

Demonstrated knowledge of subsystems and components used for aircraft modifications, program structure, planning, flight test, and execution

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to understand and execute aircraft maintenance requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of coordinating cross-functional Agency customers and international partners

Demonstrated working relationship with government customers and end user

Demonstrated knowledge of Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CR) and Time and Material (T&M) contracting structures

Demonstrated knowledge of Commercial Depot Maintenance best practices on large commercial aircraft or transport aircraft and Modification, Installation, Test, planning and execution

Demonstrated ability to work across internal functions and with outside suppliers to facilitate successful product completion/delivery

Demonstrated knowledge of business development, capture, proposal development and marketing, and sales in the government and commercial market