Lead, Program Management

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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.

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Harris Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Program Manager to lead the SBS II program, a pivotal initiative within the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's Air Transportation System Initiative. This role offers the unique opportunity to oversee extensive technology and security advancements under a major follow-on contract. As the Program Manager, you will manage multiple SBS II projects supporting enhancements to our system, ensuring the program's success from inception through to completion.

• Support all phases of the SBS II program from initial baseline planning, monthly EVM reporting, rolling-wave updates, and project close out, ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivering key business and financial targets.
• Drive program execution to achieve critical outcomes related to order fulfillment, revenue recognition, operating income, and cash flow for new and continuing programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance, while fostering and maintaining robust customer relationships.
• Ensure the availability of essential resources, including engineering, manpower, tools, and facilities, to support program objectives.
• Direct the work of employees across technical, manufacturing, and administrative functions to facilitate seamless execution and adherence to milestones.
• Identify program challenges and implement innovative solutions to maintain project trajectory.
• Oversee the negotiation of contracts and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, Statement of Work (SOW), operating budgets, and financial terms.
• Manage program cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring compliance with L3
  
  Harris standards and customer requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, influencing practices and strategies to enhance program performance.
• Conduct leadership briefings on project status and new business opportunities.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and training to other program teams.
• Implement strategic goals established by leadership, contributing to operational plans with a measurable impact on results.
• Introduce significant improvements to processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance.

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, necessitating U.S. Citizenship.

• Extensive experience in a program team environment managing government contract types such as cost-plus, fixed price, and time and materials.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM).
• Experience with FAA programs, particularly in a Program Manager or Project Engineer role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Air Traffic Control Operations/Systems, flight management systems, and avionics.
• Expertise in managing engineering services contracts and effective scope control.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Experience in proposal development for mid-sized programs with diverse technologies.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater

D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $127,500 - $236,500. The salary range for this role…