Title:  Specialist, Program Management

Job Title: Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 41996

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description: 

L3Harris is seeking to fill a Program Manager Non-Supervisory Position within the IDG Business Area.  The Program Manager Lead will provide leadership and guidance with bids, proposals, and all aspects of the execution of awarded USAF Big Safari -135 aircraft contracts.  This position will be responsible for sustaining Program Management processes and approaches with Programmed Depot Maintenance and Modification, Installation, Test & Data efforts across -135 airborne platforms and directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Coordinates and provides guidance in the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. 
• Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. 
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities; leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. 
• Fulfills customer needs to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. 
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. 
• Establishes program plans, milestones, and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. 
• Develops control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. 
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, production and administrative areas. 
• Ensures the meeting of company's contract commitments.
• Sets the highest ethical standards for self and others. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 2 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and management personnel onsite and offsite.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledgeable of proposal development process.
• Experience with integrated program scheduling, risk management, subcontracts, and EVMS.
• Knowledge of Big Safari -135 program.
• Demonstrated ability in project management, with exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong aeronautical engineering background.
• Knowledge of existing L3H processes, tools, and operations – specifically related to manufacturing and operations.
• Flexibility in working with others at all levels of the organization that participates in the bid and proposal process and the execution of contracts.