Title:  Deputy Program Manager

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Job Code: 22927

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

Are you passionate about the future of Robotics and eager to play a pivotal role in groundbreaking projects? L3Harris is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to join our innovative Robotics team. In this role, you will support the Program Manager in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the Robotics program. You will be at the forefront of planning, executing, and finalizing projects that push the boundaries of technology, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. As Deputy Program Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the growth of revolutionary Robotics solutions. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day program activities. Your role will involve identifying and mitigating risks, addressing potential issues promptly to keep our projects on track, and ensuring that our innovative solutions meet the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in stakeholder engagement, maintaining strong relationships with domestic and international customers and holding cross-functional teams accountable to ensure program success. Your proactive leadership and problem-solving skills will be crucial in navigating the complexities of advanced Robotics projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of Robotics. If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for technology and innovation, we invite you to join us in making a significant impact in the world of Robotics.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for ensuring the program’s schedule stays on track and key milestones are completed
• Brief and interact with customers, users, and upper management on all facets of the program
• Collaborate with Finance for EVMS data collection, financial and manpower forecasting, reporting, and variance justification
• Lead the integration of the program integrated master schedule (IMS) and track progress
• Assist and/or lead pursuit activities with Business Development including shaping business cases and managing internal funds for pursuit activities
• Support the program’s schedule and completion of key milestones
• Assist with monitoring the program’s performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years or prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• 10% travel may be required to support customer requirements

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CAM/IPTL experience
• Engineering background
• Experience with DoD contract execution
• Experience with COBRA/EVMS
• PMP Certification or PLS training
• Ability to support occasional overtime work, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to meet business objectives
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Working knowledge of system-level requirements, design practices, hardware specification, and development is desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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