Program Manager
L3Harris Corporation is currently seeking a high-energy Program Manager to lead the growth and execution of International, Development, and Production programs within the Maritime Command, Control, Communications (C3) business. The PM will have a unique end-to-end life cycle management opportunity to leverage decades of L3Harris experience in C5ISR and Navigation & Machinery Control solutions to shape next generation solutions with customers, build a portfolio of new business, and own its profitability in execution. The Program Manager oversees all efforts relating to contract execution and is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects from beginning to end, according to strict deadlines and budgets. The Production Program Manager acts as the point-of-contact between elements of Program Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Test, Quality, Engineering, and Finance. They ensure cost and schedule conformance on assigned projects by coordinating the procurement, build, and test of complex electronic systems.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Specialist Program Manager to lead and support project execution while driving the implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM). This role will be responsible for ensuring program performance is accurately measured using EVM principles. A successful candidate should be able to :
- Handle stressful situations with maturity, respect, and confidence
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Be a self-starter with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrate attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Excel in a team environment with the ability to avoid and resolve conflict
- Interpret basic engineering instructions and drawings
- Understand various manufacturing processes and methods
Essential Functions :
Work collaboratively with and act as primary point of contact for Customer stakeholders for each assigned L3Harris subsystem.Responsible for managing programs within a matrixed organization, communicating with stakeholders internal and external to the organization.Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.Manage cost, schedule and technical performance on multiple, parallel development, production and qualification efforts.Develop and monitor financial forecasts for monthly, quarterly and annual reviewsImplement EVM processes across projects to track cost, schedule, and performance metrics.Develop and maintain EVM baselines, including Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).Perform lead-time and critical path analysis on multi-level designs and hardware buildsOversee program budgets with the responsibility to analyze, manage and report on budget performance and variance analysisCoordinate with Master Schedulers and Master Planners to develop baseline program plansCoordinate resource requirements (Staffing) with subsystem Program Managers and work with functional leadership to assure that issues are addressed in a timely mannerWith functional leader support, develop the Work Breakdown Structure, project schedules, resource plans, and risk management strategies.Responsible for process improvement, drawing on best practices and lessons identified.Works alongside operations, supply chain, and engineering at various levels to complete projects and processes.Utilize program management tools to monitor and report program performance to objectives (including budget, schedule, and other management requirements), and facilitate program coordination and decision-making.Able to travel up to 10%Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experienceExperience with Fixed Price contracts and Fixed Price major subcontracts.Expert EVMS knowledge demonstrated on successful production programs.Demonstrated ability to lead Proposal Development and Capture effortsAbility to obtain a US Secret Security ClearanceProject Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certificationPreferred Additional Skills :
Related experience in a manufacturing, production, or other highly schedule-based environmentProficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze data using graphs and pivot tablesExperience using schedule management tools such as Microsoft projectProficient in SAP, MS Office, MS Project, CobraDemonstrated ability in financial or data analysis and monitoring is desiredExperience in cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, facilitating collaboration between engineering, QA, and test site teams.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels