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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Program Manager

Job Code: 34356

Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Program Management to join our Advanced Missile Propulsion Technologies group within the Advanced Boosters Division. This critical role will direct all phases of advanced booster programs from inception through completion, driving program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives while serving as the primary customer interface for cutting-edge missile propulsion technology development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of advanced booster programs or subsystems, working at the forefront of next-generation missile propulsion technologies that support national defense priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Program Leadership & Execution
  • Direct all phases of advanced booster programs from inception through completion
  • Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow
  • Maintain responsibility for cost, schedule, and technical performance of advanced booster programs or subsystems of major programs
  • Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
  • Identify program problems and obtain solutions, including resource allocation or contractual specification changes
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as primary customer contact for program activities
  • Lead program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Participate in negotiation of contracts and contract changes
  • Expand the advanced booster product line with customers
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gain cooperation on operational processes
• Business & Financial Management
  • Coordinate preparation of proposals, business plans, and performance Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Develop specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
  • Contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on results
  • Support development of departmental budgets and operational plans
• Technical & Engineering Oversight
  • Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for advanced booster product research, development, integration, and test
  • Provide technical direction ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer requirements
  • Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees
  • Manage complex projects involving delegation of work and review of work products
  • Lead cross-functional teams across technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
• Up to 20% business travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant program management experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related program management experience, or 10 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.

• 2+ years experience with the Earned Value Management (EVM).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Experience with DoD contract execution.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), utilizing to developing plans, schedules, financial/manpower analyses, and review packages for customer and L3Harris leadership.  
• Demonstrated experience managing complex defense programs or subsystems.
• Proven track record of successful program execution meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
• Experience serving as primary customer interface for program activities.
• Background in contract negotiation and management.
• Experience with proposal development and business planning.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles and practices.
• Understanding of defense acquisition processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial management including budgeting, revenue recognition, and cash flow management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence across organizational boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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