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Job Title: Manager, Program Manager

Job Code: 32554

Job Location: Norfolk, VA.
Schedule:  5/8  Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Program Manager in Norfolk, VA.  The Program Manager will direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for end item products including developing and maintaining delivery schedules, resource allocation, scope and budgets in a Firm Fixed Price contracting environment.
• Drive technical solution development for end item products ensuring alignment with technical, business, legal and customer requirements.
• Manage complex production projects, obsolescence updates, mitigation plans and product sustainment.
• Track and report project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Develop project proposals ensuring compliance with customer requirements and alignment with business goals for profit and growth.
• Develop and champion new systems, processes, or training to drive business efficiencies and meet continuous improvement objectives.
• Define and track KPIs to measure project performance. Provide supporting data to project stakeholders to track and maintain key business metrics.
• Lead and manage cross functional teams, including fostering partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and senior leadership, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and motivation to achieve project and business objectives.
• Engage and maintain customer relationships and support customer satisfaction.
• Develop long-term strategic plans, in partnership with business development to increase and maximize business opportunities with current and new customers.

• Must be able to travel (Up to 20% of the time)
• Ability to obtain a secret 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.
• 7-9 years’ experience in program management managing complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Government contracting requirements, such as FAR, ITAR, etc.
• Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and military equipment qualification processes and standards.
• Experience in a government contracting/manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience in the maritime defense market and with new shipbuilding projects.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project Manager or Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification or working towards certification.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value management (EVM), Cost Performance Reports (CPR) as they relate to the WBS, schedule and cost plans.
• 7-9 years’ experience and knowledge of Machined components/Fabrication

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Ability to communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with strong proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and corporate ERP systems (i.e., Costpoint, SAP)
• Excellent analytical, project management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, and most importantly; promote collaboration among the team.

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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.

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