Lead Program Manager

Lead Program Manager

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Program Manager directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Drive 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. Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statements of Work, specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms / conditions of contracts. Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops strategic roadmaps that align with customer roadmaps to expand the business. Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical and administrative areas. Leads competitive and sole source pursuits and proposals. This position will be supporting the Exquisite Imaging Solutions Business Area in the Space Superiority & Imaging Division.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of complex technical programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed revenue and profit goals
• Maintain an integrated master schedule, managing development and test to a technical baseline, and keep an active and proactive risk management program
• Manage portfolio / programs, potentially including IRADs / CRADs / proposals, delivering performance measured against cost and schedule indicators
• Develop technology roadmaps to achieve the business vision
• Operate in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment to align future program roadmaps with customer direction
• Prepare proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms / conditions of contracts
• Drive program strategy and growth plans; support capture management efforts of additional scope and support technology roadmap and investment plans
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of programs; ensure programs are executing within compliance with specifications, performance requirements, schedules, cost commitments, and internal policies and procedures
• Drive continuous improvements in operations performance to improve customer satisfaction, reduce project schedules, lower costs, and increase quality
• Active communication with key stakeholders (internal and external, including customers and vendors)
• Display active leadership engagement; establish an accepting culture and strong team engagement and rapport
• Ability to communicate across levels of the organization, including the creation and presentation of briefings to executive leaders
• Implement strategic goals in alignment with the Business Area / Division roadmap
• Define long-term business strategy to expand upon current efforts
• Provide leadership in the creation and maintenance of robust Customer and Subcontractor relationships

Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Skills :

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $108,500-$201,500. 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.