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Sr. Specialist, Program Management

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 15391
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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: Sr. Specialist, Program Management

Job Code: 15391

Job Location: Melbourne, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: 

L3Harris is seeking a program Manager for the Assured Mission Networks (AMN) business unit to lead multi-functional teams in program execution, financial management, Risk & Opportunity management, proposal and production execution for Enterprise Capabilities programs. This opportunity is for the person who has the unique blend of project management, financial management and human resource management paired with the innate ability of an effective team leader. This role will report directly to the Director of Program Management, AMN Business Unit and is responsible for successfully communicating to support successful execution and business growth. This effort includes regular presentations, EACs, and status updates to AMN leadership.

Relocation to the Melbourne, FL area is a must. Relocation reimbursement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Essential Functions: 

  • Drive development, test and build of the IPT sub-system by leading the IPT team comprised of Government, Associate Contractors, Strategic Partners, and Suppliers
  • Coordinate with customer and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities and solutions and provide issue resolution across the program lifecycle, including proposal, production, and support
  • Effectively manage program risks and opportunities
  • Responsible for cost and schedule performance, planning and forecasting
  • Optimize cost, schedule and deliveries using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology and tools
  • Lead an IPT team with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing/Subcontracts Management, Finance, Contracts and Quality to support on time delivery
  • Identify continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities
  • Lead proposal preparation, including technical description, statement of work, and cost/schedule estimation for both sole-source and competitive proposals
  • Provide concise reports to management on status, potential issues, risks, and solution recommendations
  • Provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Active Secret, or higher, US Security clearance, or confident you can obtain a clearance

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

  • Management of Government Property as either DoD Contractor or Government employee
  • Minimum of 7 years professional experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Macros) and PowerPoint Presentations
  • Experience working as a program manager on government DoD contracts including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
  • Experience with Earned value and EVMS.
  • Experience managing internal and external customer relationships.
  • Experience leading a large cross functional team.
  • Past engineering experience is helpful.
  • Heavy emphasis on very good communication skills, both written and oral

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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