Lead Program Manager

Role Overview

• Support all phases of the SBS II program from initial baseline planning, monthly EVM reporting, rolling-wave updates, and project close out ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivering key business and financial targets
• Drive program execution to achieve critical outcomes related to order fulfillment, revenue recognition, operating income, and cash flow for new and continuing programs
• Serve as the primary point of contact leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance, while fostering and maintaining robust customer relationships
• Ensure the availability of essential resources including engineering, manpower, tools, and facilities, to support program objectives
• Direct the work of employees across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions to facilitate seamless execution and adherence to milestones
• Identify program challenges and implement innovative solutions to maintain project trajectory
• Oversee the negotiation of contracts and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statement of Work (SOW), operating budgets, and financial terms
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring compliance with L3Harris standards and customer requirements
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, influencing practices and strategies to enhance program performance
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership, contributing to operational plans with a measurable impact on results
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience is required
• Experience in a program team environment managing government contract types such as cost-plus, fixed price, and time and materials
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM)
• Experience with FAA programs, particularly in a Program Manager or Project Engineer role
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Control Operations/Systems, flight management systems, and avionics
• Experience in managing engineering services contracts and effective scope control
• Experience in proposal development for mid-sized programs with diverse technologies

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays