Title:  Senior Manager, Program Management

Job Title: Principal, Program Management

Job Code: 31692

Job Location: Rockwall, TX or Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and capable Program Management Principal for our Rockwall, TX or Greenville, TX location. This individual will serve as a Program Manager for existing international programs and be responsible for all aspects of program management execution, growth, strategy, and financial performance for a portfolio of programs at this location in alignment with L3Harris’ goals and objectives. This position will have a direct interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership, and have specific focus on site setup and continued operational activities. This role requires a candidate with a proven track record of managing complex projects across different cultures and time zones.  You will promote a positive work environment, guiding L3Harris’ employees in their work and influencing them to deliver their best and to act within the L3Harris corporate values.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of multiple interrelated international programs from inception to completion
• Profit & Loss (P&L) leader responsible for the strategic direction and overall financial performance of the Advanced Sensing business area
• As the program management lead, directly interact with a matrixed and cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations
• Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
• Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases
• Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts
• Serve as the primary point of contact and build strong relationships with international stakeholders, customers, and vendors
• Provide executive level briefings to key internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate risks, including geopolitical, cultural, and operational risks, associated with global programs
• Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
• Cross-functional coordination with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives
• Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
• Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio
• Define program parameters and/or guiding internal research and development efforts
• Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities
• Ensure customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and providing overall management of the customer relationship
• Travel required approximately 60% of the time

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to hold a Top Secret Clearance, with ability to work Special Access Programs
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in both domestic and international program management
• Demonstrated experience managing programs within a DoD or Aerospace environment
• Demonstrated experience living or working outside of the United States
• Demonstrated understanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approval
• Demonstrated Earned Value Management System experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with large campaigns related to proposal and capture efforts for international defense programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic FAA and EASA aviation regulations and safety aspects
• Demonstrated understanding of Import/Export requirements for aircraft transiting internationally
• Experience in standing up ground-based operational sites
• Experience in building and setting up of system integration labs
• Demonstrated technical and financial background
• Demonstrated program strategy and capture experience
• Experience leading cross functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communities in a classified environment
• Demonstrated experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels, including executive, related to program status updates and program related presentations

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