Lead, Program Management

Description:

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: PMP5

Job Location: Camden, NJ

Job Description:

L3Harris Corporation is currently seeking a high-energy Program Manager to lead the growth and execution of programs within the Cyber Systems business. The PM will have a unique end-to-end life cycle management opportunity to leverage decades of L3Harris experience in advanced data security and C5ISR solutions to shape next generation solutions with customers, build a portfolio of new business, and own its profitability in execution.

Work scope includes, but is not limited to, developing trusted relationships with internal and external customers, shaping program and system requirements, coordinating with capture resources, strategic IR&D investment, leading the execution of existing programs, and positioning L3Harris to successfully win and execute business in this market. The individual must be able to work across a matrixed organization, influence outcomes, and possess both strong Program Management fundamentals and competitive capture experience. This is a high visibility position, and the candidate can expect regular executive engagement internally and within the customer community.

This position has functional authority for planning, organization, control, documentation, tracking, integration, financial monitoring and completion of customer programs in a matrixed organization. While working closely with the Business Development, Finance, Operations and Engineering departments, this position may manage proposal efforts from customer requirements definition through concept definition to negotiation and contract award. The successful candidate must be able to create and maintain a collaborative work environment; set goals; give clear direction to the team and provide decisive and constructive feedback; empower individuals to take ownership for their assignments; identify and capture funded program growth in addition to facilitating capture of new opportunities with customers; and demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.

Essential Functions:

+ Program management of complex development and production efforts including Systems, Software, Electrical & Mechanical Hardware, VHDL and ASIC Engineering development, system and product qualification and NSA certification, low rate production and subcontract/supplier management.

+ New business capture management and proposal development of follow-on program efforts, ECP change proposals, and adjacent business capture in coordination with the Program Business Area and Business Development team

+ Develop and manage competitive systems and technical solutions aligned with our customer’s needs

+ Develop program business plans including all financial metrics, staffing estimates, program status presentations, support of strategic market analysis, growth plans, competitor assessments, and conduct capability presentations to current and new customers.

+ Acts as primary contact with the customer and responsible for customer satisfaction.

+ Develop process improvement and cost reduction plans for program execution

+ Responsible for assigned Cyber Programs Financial, Schedule, and Technical performance including all internal and external reporting to executive management and customers.

Required Qualifications:

+ This role is required to be onsite full time at the Camden office, working in Closed Areas, SAPFs and/or SCIFs.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. With a Graduate Degree a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience is required.

+ Experience as a Program Manager in a government contracting/manufacturing environment. Previous experience managing large, complex Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) and Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) programs.

+ Must have a strong understanding of Government contracting requirements (i.e., FAR, ITAR, etc.) and contract types (i.e., CPFF, CPIF, FFP, T&M, etc.).

+ Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and military equipment development and qualification process.

+ Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows interface, Microsoft Office package (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access), and Microsoft Project

+ Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

+ Must be knowledgeable of Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Performance Reports (CPR) as they relate to the WBS, schedule and cost plans. Must have experience with Government required EVM and CP reports (i.e., Integrated Program Management Report, Contract Funds Status Report).

+ Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, and, most importantly, promote collaboration among the team by listening intently to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing others to speak without interruption.

+ Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.

+ Travel as required, 5-15%.

+ Active US Government clearance with ability to obtain higher clearance. Date of last clearance adjudication must be less than 5 years from a start date and must meet other eligibility requirements to be considered for Special Access Program (SAP) indoctrination. Must be willing to be processed for SAP programs and sign SAP Indoctrination Agreements if approved.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s Degree preferred.

+ Experience with design, development, and manufacture of cryptographic equipment supporting communication subsystems.

+ Experience on programs involving cryptographic equipment development through certification by the National Security Agency (NSA) and/or accreditation the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO).

+ Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.