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Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Job Code: PMP5 Job ID: 9892
Job Location: Camden, AR or Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: Dependent on location, may be 4/10 or 9/80
Overview
L3Harris is seeking a Lead Program Managemer to work out of the Camden, AR or our Huntsville, AL location. The selected individual will reporting to the Director of Programs,. Will manage various elements of the program(s), which include defining and controlling program scope, developing and supporting updates of schedules and budgets, and act as primary contact for assigned elements. The Lead Program Manager will ensure, through the assigned program team, that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
Essential Functions
Provide management and leadership of assigned program teams in execution of the program plan for assigned program elements.
Interface with support organizations to ensure program tasks are scheduled, on-track and properly staffed
Establish detailed program plans including schedules and budgets and support updates to them throughout the duration of the program
Build team(s) that are goal-oriented and focused on success
Prepare proposals
Support BOE development, fact finding and DCMA/DCAA audits
Prepare reports/briefings to segment management and the customer on program schedule and financial performance
Support the overall business/technical relationship with customers and prepare contract change proposals when appropriate
Support department and company improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior program management experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior program management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior program management experience.
Knowledge of project management within the framework of Program Planning, Program Control (Earned Value), and Program Execution
3+ years of experience planning, prioritizing and delegating work assignments
Ability to provide technical and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities.
Knowledge of product development and manufacturability of affordable products
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Leadership skills
Ability to communicate, bith verbally and in writing, with technical and non technical professionals at all levels
Ability to prepare and deliver technical and non technical presentations
Knowledge of solid propulsion
PMP 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.