Title:  Lead, Program Management (FOS)

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 25828

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: 4/10

About L3Harris Technologies: 

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies.  L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris DES’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components.  L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges.  The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from large scale down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, located in Cincinnati, OH is the established leader in Fuze, Ignition Safety Device, and Height of Burst Sensor development and manufacturing for DoD weapon systems. We are seeking a Lead, Program Manager that will has experience leading projects involving developing technology and products and manufacturing of hardware to meet customer requirements. This position will have profit and loss responsibility and overall authority to lead a matrix team of engineers and operations staff to execute one or more DoD weapon safety device development or production contracts. The Program Manager will typically spend their time on development of new or manufacturing of existing fuzing and ordnance products, developing proposals for new or follow-on contracts, and on personal and organizational improvement and growth.

Essential Functions:

·       Lead Program Team.

·       Manage Cost, Schedule and Technical Performance.

·       Ability to develop and maintain project documentation, to include: Integrated Master Schedule, Procurement Plans, Quality Plans, Engineering Plans

·       Demonstrated Ability to supervise the execution of project Plans in a Matrix environment, particularly Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations/Manufacturing.

·       Experience effectively managing risk and opportunities.

·       Act as customer point of contact responsible for meeting contractual commitments including the cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance of  assigned projects and program(s) within contractual boundaries, company expectations, and established standards.

·       Establish  program strategy, vision and tactical direction for program execution by project team.

·       Track program  performance to integrated master schedule, identify program issues and  obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or alternate technical approaches.

·       Experience organizing and leading  Project Status Review meetings and cost analysis with stakeholders. Review project status and budget; manage schedules and prepare status  reports for customers and senior management.

·       Experience Developing Proposal  Bid Strategies, Developing Proposals, Leading the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and providing input to the Annual Operating Plan. Coordinate the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements,  specifications, and program budgets.

• Travel 3-4 times per year as required to support program reviews/events at Customer facilities.

Qualifications:

·       Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. 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 Program Management experience.

·       A minimum of 4 years of experience in contributing to business growth by referring new business opportunities to Sales and Management, assisting with proposals, conducting customer-facing presentations, and other support initiatives.

·       A minimum of 4 years of experience with program/project management or comparable experience in lead roles demonstrating project/program management skill sets, preferably on DoD weapons or safety-critical product development contracts.

·       Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

·       PMP Certification or equivalent.

·       Strong communication and organizational skills.

·       Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MSProject).

·       Proficient in Earned Value Management.