Title:  Lead, Program Management

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Number: 32194

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation (IEC) is looking for a Lead, Program Manager to support the Range & Test Solutions business area. The Program Manager will be responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of assigned programs while achieving key business results and customer satisfaction. It requires planning and managing across multiple functional and geographic areas within a matrix organization. 

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all phases of program management, from concept to closure

• Develop comprehensive program plans, including schedule, budgets, staffing, and other plan elements
• Manage programs to achieve program and business objectives
• Monitor program execution, tracking progress against plans and take corrective actions to course correct as necessary
• Manage risks and opportunities to ensure program success
• Act as the primary interface with customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction
• Provide clear, concise program status updates to both management and customers
• Lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
• Lead proposal preparation to support new business opportunities.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• 9 years’ experience in different phases of project and program management, from proposal and ensuing negotiations through contract award, project planning, project execution and closeout. Advanced knowledge and understanding of related methodologies and practices
• Experience in proposal preparation, including developing cost estimates, schedules, and technical content, to support bids and contract negotiations
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and various levels of management.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of directing teams toward successful project outcomes.
• Up to 20% of travel may be expected. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with aerospace/defense programs in progressively increasing responsible leadership positions. Knowledge with the FBM program would be desired.
• Formal training in Project Management, as well as PMP certification.
• An active DoD security clearance is strongly desired. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet and maintain eligibility requirements for access to DoD classified information.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, 
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $125,000 -
$232,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New 
York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $108,500 - $201,500. This is not a guarantee of 
compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to 
experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and 
disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, 
paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee 
may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining 
agreements.