Manager, Program Management

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: Manager, Program Management

Job Code: 33204

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

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Harris is seeking a strong Senior Program Manager to lead a team of Program Managers and cross-functional teams in the execution of programs for the Global Hawk Programs portfolio within the ISR Networks business area. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, resourcing, and performance of assigned programs by leading teams including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Legal, Finance, Quality, Security, and others.

Program Managers are expected to demonstrate team building, leadership, and communication skills by building relationships of trust with their teams, customers, peers, and leadership, and to effectively communicate with confidence including regular presentations and status updates to leadership.

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of program management.
• Lead and develop reporting Program Managers in the execution of the portfolio as assigned by the Director, ISR Networks.
• Direct all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Drive program execution to achieve key business and financial (P&L) objectives
• Drive growth strategy to sustain and capture new growth business within the assigned portfolio
• Acts as primary contact for program activities, leading program review sessions discuss cost, schedule, technical performance and risk.
• Manage external relationships with the Government, Prime Contractors, and International customers
• Leads Program Risk Management to identify and mitigate risks that could impact program technical, cost and schedule performance.
• Responsible for managing and driving key performance indicators of cost, schedule, and performance requirements of programs through the life-cycle phases of development, implementation, and operations to meet and exceed objectives
• Lead development and maintenance of an active and proactive risk management program
• Responsible for budget management and financial execution of the program
• Develop and manage accurate programmatic and financial forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and company policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Knowledge of datalink products utilized in unmanned ISR platforms
• Experience managing programs using EVMS principles
• Experience managing cross-functional product-based programs for the Government, DoD Primes, and International Customers
• Experience with multiple phases of the program capture & execution lifecycle (Bid & Proposal, Development, Production, Sustainment)
• Ability to lead and develop relationships with geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

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