Senior Manager, Program Management - Site Lead

Overview

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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.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Management - Site Lead
Job Code: 33121
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Schedule: 9/80

• Manage a portfolio of complex classified programs including managing several direct reports and the various programs they are managing, succession planning, performance management, and coaching and mentoring
• Site Leadership and high-level relationship management
• Ensure customer satisfaction, maintain customer communication, and provide overall management of the customer relationship
• Manage the cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements of programs through all phases from inception to completion
• Strong experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
• Ensure that all resources such as engineering, manpower, production, and facilities are available to support the program
• Participate in defining program parameters or guiding internal research and development efforts
• Work with customers to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities
• Direct the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas
• Solve complex problems with significant business impact
• Interact internally with management and customers on significant business matters
• Develop, manage, track, and report financial forecasts
• Participate in the overall marketing strategies and business planning in support of L3
  
  Harris initiatives and strategic corporate business pursuits
• As required, lead and support planning for and involvement in applicable trade shows
• Provide/reinforce the credibility and commitment of L3
  
  Harris at appropriate executive levels within the customer community
• Organize and coordinate customer visits and participating in appropriate symposiums and trade shows
• Understand customer procurement processes and government funding approval
• Make effective decisions regarding the profitability and achievability of pursuits
• Occasional domestic and international travel required

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience;
  Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience;
  Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Must maintain eligibility requirements to access US classified information
• Ability to gain a secret clearance

• Experience managing programs within a DOD or Aerospace environment
• Experience with systems integration, software, optical, and electro-mechanical systems is preferred.
• Solid technical background and strong financial skills
• Experience leading teams and working with other teams, business units, and customers
• Experience with customer and stakeholder communication
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral, written, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Active or prior Secret Clearance, with eligibility for higher level is desired

• Requires advanced business knowledge, general management and leadership capability to lead business area or functional teams.
• Typically has broad experience across multiple related professional disciplines within the organization, combining theory, past practical experience and the organization’s business practices.

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