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Senior Specialist, Program Management

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 21950
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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: Sr Spec, Program Mgmt

Job Code: 21950

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Program Manager that directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. These programs involve engagements with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the USG end-user, as well as managing competitive pursuits and shaping follow-on value-added projects.  Experience leading sustainment programs - including spares, repairs, and DMS management - and knowledge of EVMS is preferred.  This program manager will drive program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow. The program manager will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrated Leader with experience and results in leading a development, production, repair, and/or sustainment program.
  • Experience working with operations, supply chain/procurement, engineering, and quality.
  • Able to grow new business from a prime contract.
  • Experience in managing and minimizing the impact of obsolescence and diminishing military sources (DMS).
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams with remote team members.
  • Owns a track record of achieving efficiencies and cost savings in program execution.
  • Leads negotiation of contract and contract changes.
  • Experience in identifying, tracking and managing program risk and opportunities.
  • Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, performance Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
  • Understanding and managing supply chain and procurement.
  • Strong relationship builder and communicator; communicates effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including strategic partners in industry and Government.
  • Demonstrates strong negotiation skills, with ability to work toward win-win solutions.
  • Financial analytical skills and advanced experience with MS-Excel
  • Gains and maintains high trust and confidence with OEM & Government customers, L3Harris leadership and program teams.
  • Extensively analyzes problems to seek understanding of the root cause of the problem, including broad-based consideration of relevant variables.
  • Strong technical and business background to evaluate and adjust win strategies and proactively make recommendations to leadership.
  • Develops specific courses of action in program execution and capture planning, that yield predictable results and profitable return on investment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain USG Secret clearance
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience leading development, production or sustainment.
  • Experience increasing profitability in sustainment programs is preferred.
  • Experience with EVMS and risk & opportunity management.
  • Background in program management, contracts, finance or operations management is preferred.

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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