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Lead, Program Management (L5) 1

Anaheim, California

Job ID 14418
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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Lead, Program Management

Job Code: 14418

Job Location: Anaheim, CA (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Lead, Program Management position will be the subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management. This role will manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

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.
  • Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Develop proposals and negotiate with customer.  Lead change control process.  Use EVMS to baseline, manage and report on program results.  Track program compliance to Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test. Expands the product line with the customer.
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems, and obtains solutions, such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
  • Strong communication, proven leadership characteristics, strong in team and consensus building.
  • Proficient in MS Office, fluent with Costpoint ERP/MRP.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned. 
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
    • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior electronics/hardware production program manager experience.
    • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior electronics/hardware production program manager experience.
    • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior electronics/hardware production program manager experience.
  • Requirement to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance within 1 yr. from date of hire.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Fluent with Costpoint ERP/MRP. 
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.
  • Well versed in EVM with applied application.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $122,500 - $227,500. 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.

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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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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.

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