Title:  Lead Program Manager

Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 27967

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Lead Program Manager with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management. In this role the individual will be responsible for the management of programs and a portfolio of products. This individual is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This position will have a direct interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership. The role includes responsibility for guiding L3Harris’ employees in their work and influencing them to deliver their best and to act within the L3Harris corporate values. The position is located on-site in Palm Bay, FL and will report directly to the Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Accountability for program performance commitments to include:
o Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets
o Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases
o Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure program success
o Identify and manage risks and issues to ensure delivery
o Monitor and report program progress to internal and external stakeholders
o Solve problems with business impact
o Participate in the preparation of proposals, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
o Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program
o Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
o Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain customer communication, and provide overall management of the customer relationship

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience managing programs within a DOD or Aerospace environment
• Solid technical background and strong financial skills
• Experience working across different business organizations and customer communities
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience with customer and stakeholder communication
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to produce milestone schedules, spreadsheets, and other program related reports
• Earned Value Management System experience
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification
• Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information

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