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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Lead Program Manager

Job Code: 21748

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Lead Program Manager to lead a high visibility program within the Surveillance Solutions Business Area. The Lead Program Manager is responsible for overall program management and is accountable for program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. This position will have a direct interface with customers.

Essential Functions:

• Program Management responsibility for ELINT/ESM programs including profit and loss, execution of existing business, and the successful capture of new pursuits
• Drive program execution with responsibility for managing cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements through all phases from inception to completion
• Achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow for new, continuing, or current programs
• Develop and manage financial forecasts including demonstrating solid acumen in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Manage customer relationships to determine needs, requirements, and new business opportunities
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Direct the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contracts
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
• Identify program problems and obtain solutions such as reallocating resources or changing contractual specifications
• Ensure all resources, including engineering and operations, are available to support the enterprise
• Partner with engineering on design concepts, criteria, and efforts for product research, development, integration, and testing
• Collaborate with engineering to expand the product line with the customer
• Coordinate, support, and drive strategic growth planning for the enterprise and business area
• Participate in overall marketing strategies and business planning in support of Harris initiatives and strategic corporate business pursuits
• Lead and support planning and involvement in applicable trade shows when required
• Travel as required, governed by customer and program needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 5+ years of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• 3+ years of experience with P&L ownership responsibilities
• Capture management experience
• Experience with international programs and customers
• Prior experience within the ELINT and ESM technology domain
• Current government security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Experience planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing
• Objective thinker, with ability to solve highly complex problems with significant business impact
• Problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion
• Able to provide/reinforce the credibility and commitment of L3Harris at appropriate executive levels within the customer community
• Understanding of the customer procurement processes and government funding approval
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding the profitability and achievability of pursuits

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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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