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Job Title: Program Manager

Job Code: 11969

Job Location: Van Nuys, CA

Job Description:

Direct all phases of all programs from inception through completion. Drive program execution in order 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 contract and contract changes. Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract. Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test. Expand the product line with the customer. Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as allocating resources or changing contractual specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure programs are executing within compliance with specifications, performance requirements, schedules, cost commitments, and internal policies and procedures• Frequently responsible for managing complex programs of strategic importance to the organization involving large cross-functional teams• Communicate within and outside of the organization to include customers and vendors• Work to influence others to accept individual or team views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches• Communicate with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functional or business area May conduct briefings with leaders• Implement strategic goals established by leadership and establishes operational plans for job area with short-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year)• Provide input into new processes, standards, and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on the achievement of overall function or business results• Responsible for program finances including solid background in EVMS• Works with customers and programs to determine needs, requirements, and develops new business opportunities• Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract• Coordinate with chief engineer and functional managers to ensure proper resources are available in a timely manner to execute

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience• 4+ years of direct program management experience• 4+ years of Technical Program Management or equivalent leadership capacity

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong project management skills• Experience with Earned Value reporting and tracking• Ability to work effectively as the primary customer point of contact• Ability to interface internally and externally at all levels including senior management• Proven track record as a team leader with a proactive approach to Program Management• Willingness, ability, and aptitude to take ownership of a program with minimal oversight• Ability and desire to make a positive impact on this business• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Demonstrated capability to think strategically and execute tactically• Demonstrated influencing skills• Must be able to portray compelling reasons for change as Program/Project priorities dictate• Outstanding communication (both verbally and written), negotiation, organizational, and leadership skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $102,000 - $190,000. 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 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.