Title:  Director, Program Management

Job Title: Director, Program Management

Job Code: 33845

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly motivated and driven Program Director to grow and manage the execution of the NextGen Tactical Data Links (Link 16) business area.  The Program Director will lead a team responsible for the overall cost, schedule, and technical performance of a portfolio of development, production, and repair/retrofit programs.  The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and program management skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to partner and achieve results through cross-functional teams. The Program Director should also have excellent analytical and communication skills while having the ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Lead a team responsible for the P&L execution of the NGEN TDL annual operating plan through a portfolio of programs and projects
• Develops the strategic vision and roadmap for the NGEN TDL business area
• Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives
• Manage a high-performance team to include talent acquisition, team development, and performance management
• Serve as the primary contact for the NGEN TDL business area for L3Harris and customers including the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers
• Has full P&L accountability for financial performance and forecasting
• Lead development and implementation of risk and change management programs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 13 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Link 16 Tactical Datalinks and products
• Demonstrated success in growing and capturing new business opportunities
• Experience managing cross-functional product-based programs for the Government, DoD Primes, and International Customers
• Experience with FAR Part 12 & 15 Contract Execution
• Experience managing programs using EVMS principles
• Experience with multiple phases of the program capture & execution lifecycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment)
• Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000- $341,500. 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.