Lead, Program Manager

Job Description

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Lead, Program Manager

32858

Camden, AR

4/10 – Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

• Responsible for management and contract performance of a program or elements of a program.
• Responsible for complex programs.
• Manages and directs assigned program, which includes defining and understanding program scope, managing overall schedules and budget in accordance with applicable contractual and Aerojet Rocketdyne policies.
• Assures through the assigned program team that contract performance responsibility is properly delegated to performing organizations and outside suppliers.
• Perform risk, opportunity, and issue assessments, ensuring satisfactory program performance.
• Develops and implements plans for follow‑on production programs including proposal development, submittal, negotiation, and definitization.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the project team in meeting established schedules or to resolve complex technical or operations problems.
• Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data.
• Drive innovative solutions for program challenges including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Review potential contract scope changes and advise management and customers of impacts.
• Engage with and influence engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel.
• Up to 10% business travel to other L3
  
  Harris and customer sites.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant program management experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related program management experience, or 13 years of prior related program management experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years experience with the Earned Value Management (EVM).
• 2+ years experience preparing proposals.

• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
• Demonstrated managerial level of leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of manpower planning, forecasting, bids and proposals, milestone scheduling, PM tools, and financial management.
• 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 L3
  
  Harris leadership.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris 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.

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Harris 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.

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