L3Harris Technologies · 6 hours ago
Lead, Program Management
Clifton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $236K/yr
9+ years expL3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent and focuses on providing end-to-end technology solutions for national security. The Lead, Program Management role involves directing all phases of programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance while acting as the primary customer contact and coordinating project plans to meet company goals.
National DefenseInformation TechnologyCommercialNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
Drives program execution in order 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 contract and contract changes
Coordinates 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, 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
Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
Lead the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of the company. (in this capacity, may report directly to the Business Area Director)
Conducts project baselines and identifies project metrics
Effectively communicate project expectations to project team members and stakeholders (including customers) in a timely and clear fashion
Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in the process of project management and in the softer skills of team dynamics, team building and group motivation
Ensures assigned projects are delivered within scope, schedule, budget and quality levels are consistent with partner/customer expectations
Promotes project scope growth and negotiates scope changes with the customers. Manages project closure
Identify follow-on or related new project opportunities
Understand relationship between project and Company strategic objectives and maximize leveraging activities
Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
Draft and submit budget, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members and other stakeholders
Identify and manage project/program dependencies and critical path including intra project dependencies
Plan and schedule program and project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Perform Risk Management and Mitigation in a pro-active fashion. Pro-actively manage Program risk reserves
Review and approve all purchase orders, subcontracts as well as changes to the main contract documents
Perform lessons learned when required
Accountable for maintaining the target Gross Margin
Accountable for revenue and cash
Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members and other project managers
Extensive amount of travel may be required to support proposal activity and project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Ability to gain secret clearance
3-5 years experience with EVMS
Preferred
PMP Certification
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong project management skills including earn value management
Solid background in electromechanical systems, optics, aerospace products or similar technologies
Ability to coordinate activities inter-company and with multiple departments such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, etc
Ability to coordinate activities of major subcontractors or partner organizations
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and sub contract management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong drive and resilience
Action and result oriented
Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels. Ability to influence people at all levels
A willingness to see things through to the end
A team player who is comfortable working with other professionals
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines
Being an inspirational leader who is able to demonstrate enthusiasm, passion
Willingness to take on project ownership and accountability
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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