Lead, Program Management

Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) focused on Infrared (IR) sensor development and production. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives related to budget, schedule, technical performance, and quality. The ideal candidate combines strong program execution discipline with a solid technical background in IR sensor systems or related technologies, and demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills across a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Functions:

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Drives program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Supports negotiation of contract and contract changes.
• Supports preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Acts as primary contact for IPTs on assigned programs
• Leads program review sessions with leadership to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• 10%-25% travel
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

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 experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with DoD contracts and IR Sensor manufacture/test
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, hardware development lifecycle, manufacturing readiness, and transition to production
• Experience with earned value management, integrated master schedules, risk management, and formal gate or milestone reviews
• Experience with domestic and international customer engagements in a regulated defense environment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500 - $236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $110,500 - $205,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris 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 (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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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