Director, Program Management
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and capable Program Management Director for our Rockwall, TX location. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of program management execution, growth, strategy, and financial performance for a portfolio of programs at this location in alignment with L3Harris' goals and objectives. This position will have a direct interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholder leadership. You will promote a positive work environment, guiding L3Harris' employees in their work and influencing them to deliver their best and to act within the L3Harris corporate values.
Essential Functions :
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance with the ability to work on Special Access Programs.
- Profit & Loss (P&L) leader responsible for the strategic direction and overall financial performance of the business area
- As the program management lead, directly interact with a matrixed and cross-functional team across multiple geographic locations
- Solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
- Accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of the portfolio through all phases
- Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts
- Provide executive level briefings to key internal and external stakeholders
- Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms / conditions of contracts
- Manage a team of Program Managers, to include providing programmatic and technical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- Cross-functional coordination with matrixed leadership to accomplish business objectives
- Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program
- Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
- Develop and execute business roadmaps and strategies to grow the portfolio
- Define program parameters and / or guiding internal research and development efforts
- Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities
- Ensure customer satisfaction, maintaining customer communication, and providing overall management of the customer relationship
- Travel required approximately 15% of the time
Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Must be a U.S. citizenPreferred Additional Skills :
Proven leadership experienceExperience managing programs within a DoD and Aerospace environmentUnderstanding of customer procurement processes and government funding approvalSolid technical background and strong financial skillsProgram strategy and capture experienceEarned Value Management System experienceExperience leading cross functional teams and working across different business organizations and customer communitiesStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skillsExperience with customer and stakeholder communicationL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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, 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.